Have you ever needed help? We did this weekend, and a lot of it. First, we (this is the Royal We here, where my husband does all the work, and I get to write about it and choose the pronouns)
On Helpful Friends
Homeschool Planning: Why You Should Make a Mess
Don’t judge me by that photo – I’ll explain the chaos in a minute. Over the past few years I have developed a system of getting ready for the coming school year that is a bit wacky. I thought I’d
Flying Saucer
My oldest has decided that her favorite water toy is a 1950s “Flying Saucer,” and she is becoming quite the pro. She has already mastered the 360 and is solid when standing, but don’t worry, we won’t let her try
Homeschool Planning: Why We Combine Classical Education with Unit Studies
Have you ever noticed that when one person is laid up, the entire family slows down? At least, that is the way it works in my house. My husband sliced his heel on a boat cleat and can’t walk (I’d explain,
6 Keys to Increasing Lesson Retention
Our world is noisy. Information overload isn’t just a buzz word – it is our reality. Unfortunately, determining what to remember (or even notice in the first place) is largely sub-conscious. So, how can we influence what our students’
Lightning Launch
Annoying branch
Sometimes you get only one shot.
WWII Repatriation, A First-hand Account
Train sabotage. Close encounters with torpedoes. A missing child. Our good friend Mr. Fred regularly delights my family with visits over breakfast where he has slowly shared many tales of his childhood during the 2nd World War. His story is
Tattered Pages
6 Reasons to Study Fine Arts
I wholeheartedly believe that a thorough education in the arts (music, dance, theater & visual arts) is an essential part of childhood. I should clarify that I don’t mean listening to music in the car or playing with crayons on