In the early 1830’s, sisters Susanna Moodie and Catharine Parr Traill immigrated with their husbands to Upper Canada. They left behind them a charming childhood and a genteel but impoverished English lifestyle. They had no idea what the wilds of Canada would hold but expected an easy life. When reality hit, Susanna was devastated by […]
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Review: Simon with Two Left Feet by Angela Narth
“Simon is a loveable, clumsy young Canada goose who trips over his feet when first learning to fly.” One thing leads to the next, and soon Simon believes the other geese who tell him he’s not only clumsy but also unwanted. Rejected, he learns flying skills by watching the lessons from a distance, and he […]
Some Favorite Living History Authors
Our family reads so many living history books! In some ways, you could say we are shaped by them…. Here are some of our favourite history authors for all ages: Laura Ingalls Wilder. Of course! Her books have probably changed the face of North America. As you probably know, there’s a recipe book, a song […]
Homeschool Horizons: A New Canadian Magazine
This September, Canadian homeschoolers can read the very first issue of the new Homeschool Horizons: Canada’s Homeschool Encouragement Magazine. Homeschool Horizons is being put out by Tony and Shannon Ratcliffe of Ontario. I met Shannon through the TOS Review crew, and then, finally, in person at a conference. She’s so bubbly and enthusiastic, just […]
Review: Canadian Handwriting Series
For years we did not use a handwriting program. Miss 18 learned cursive from Richard Scarry’s big picture books and the handwritten examples I made up for her in a little scribbler. She was enthusiastic and learned quickly. My son, on the other hand, was not enthusiastic. He even had trouble printing. When I tried to […]