Monthly Archives: October 2007

Carnival of Homeschooling- Yearbook Edition

In this week’s Carnival of Homeschooling, I was voted “most likely to become president.” What an honor! I predict this prophecy will not come to pass, unless there is such a thing as president of the laundry pile. However, if … Continue reading

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Can I go to School?

At three thirty every afternoon a dingy yellow school bus rambles past our house. My oldest and I are invariably working on math lessons while the little ones sleep, or, at least, are in their room supposed to be asleep. … Continue reading

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The Best Books- Individuality for the Young

The topic of individuality is dear to me, so I scout for books that encourage appreciation for the uniqueness of each person. Here are a few I continue to rescue from underneath the couch. Ages 4 and under For the … Continue reading

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Principle Approach Chat

PrincipledMom, Anna-Marie, is hosting chats again. If you are interested in learning more about Principle Approach, please consider joining us Thursday nights at 9:00p.m. central standard time. Tonight’s topic is ask anything, offer reviews of your favorite resources. Follow the … Continue reading

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My Son is a Published Author!

Backyard Birding posted my son’s instructions for building a bottle bird feeder. His idea works well, and uses simple supplies. The hardest part is coming up with a bottle. We don’t usually buy cola, so we waited quite awhile for … Continue reading

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Of Equality, Value, and Birthday Parties

Each person is unique. Each person is valuable. The primary principle of individuality declares it. So, if we are all different, why clamor for equality in everything? I confronted the question in a small, quiet way this past weekend. We … Continue reading

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More Interesting Insects

I need to recant. East Texas is buggy, but some of these insects are impressive. Today my son found a walking stick that was alive and well. Thankfully, it missed the dog’s jaws of death, so we were able to … Continue reading

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