What does it take to spark a love of history? When learning takes place at the home hearth, the opportunities to discover history are vast. We could literally devote a whole lifetime studying each millennium of the past. Yet the humanity of history is in its details. Think about it, would you rather study
“Where there’s life, there’s hope.” – Marcus Tullius Cicero In my house are several houseplants and Ivy is one of the easiest and most proliferating plants to maintain. Every year or so I’ll collect my plants to pull off dead leaves, repot some that have grown too large and try to beautify others. Before
Learning how to write and then being able to use those words correctly are vital skills that allow us to communicate efficiently and succeed in life . . . no matter what path you choose. Preschoolers and kindergarten students can explore foundational skills of handwriting in Beginning Handwriting. Taught by Annette Breedlove, each of
This concept was recently brought into clearer focus by a situation initiated by two factors; one, I am busy and need help, two, I have a driven child. One of my children, in particular, likes a good challenge, all the more so if given a measure of independence. Because of the equal passion demonstrated
There is a stark difference between the landscape of my inner-city public education and my children’s country-style homeschool education. With the recent turmoil surrounding law enforcement and racism debates, my thoughts have rarely made it to my mouth. Every time I go to speak, I then remember that I’m very much white, well-provided for,
It is not uncommon for homeschool parents to outsource some of their children’s classes. Sometimes parents post questions online asking others where to find a local teacher for certain courses or to recommend resources. When I read these posts, I often wonder about the backstory. What led up to this decision? Why is this
Being homeschooled from day one brought many blessings into my life. One of which was an early love for history. The Old Testament fascinated me, as did tales about the men, women and times that formed my American heritage. In my mid-teens this interest boomed into an obsession to learn all I could about