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
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
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
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
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
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
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