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Planning

Our Curriculum for Next Year (Grades 5, 7, 10, 12)

I’m finally almost finished curriculum planning!  Here is what we plan to use this year, although we’re still waffling on a few things.  And, yes, I know the high school plans are for an intense year, but we are free to cut back if necessary. (Note that all links are to my curriculum reviews.) Mr. 17, […]

Thinking About College and Career Choices

I’m a homeschool mom.  I’ve been blessed to have the opportunity to stay home with my children and teach them, and I’m very grateful to God and to my husband for this wonderful life. I’ve also become a homeschool reviewer because I strongly believe that reviews help moms choose what curriculum will work for their […]

Our ‘Summer School’ Goals

We usually brainstorm a list of things we want to do each summer and combine that dream list with the things that have to be done to make our summer plans for each child. And I usually make my own list of summer goals as well. I spent a few hours today discussing with my […]

What if You Could Do Anything for a Week?

On the way to church, we discussed what we would do if we could do anything for a week.  “Eat candy and read books,” said one of my kids.  “Walk in Mars dust,” said my husband, at which Mr. 16 exclaimed that that was what he was going to say.  And I, what would I […]

Get Going Early in the Day

Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. Long ago, as a little girl in a school desk, I learned that saying, and I have often wondered if it is true.  Certainly there are many benefits to rising early. When reading about productive people, I notice that the vast majority […]