Some of you may remember that about this same time last year I was ecstatic to find a brand-new Julie Garwood historical romance. You may remember that Julie Garwood is my all-time favorite author. You may also remember how sorely tempted I was to pay brand-new, hardcover price for her new book last year…and how I would have done it,… View Post
Writing Mini-Offices
I finally got a writing mini-office set up for Josh and Megan to begin using after we resume school in January. They aren’t quite ready for the writing center that I created for Brianna a couple of years ago, but I do want to start encouraging them to write more. My goal for them is to use the writing offices… View Post
Favorite Bedtime Stories for Children
As author C.S. Lewis said, “A children’s story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children’s story in the slightest.” You know those bedtimes stories you never forget? My kids and I have ours. And, when I say “my kids and I,” that means that I have my own favorites. There may or may not be… View Post
Curriculum Review: Scaredy Cat Reading System
I decided to try Scaredy Cat Reading System (SCRS) last year after talking with the representative at our local curriculum fair. The author, Joyce Herzog, had worked for 20+ years in public and, I believe, private schools teaching reading to students including those with special needs and learning disabilities. Ms. Herzog insists that all kids can learn to read. Considering… View Post
What About Writing?
Teaching a child how to write well seems to be yet another area of struggle for many homeschooling parents. Once again, this doesn’t have to be the case. While some kids have a natural talent in this area, many more do not. To me, writing isn’t an area to stress over or to push. I really like what Susan Wise… View Post