One of Jonah's favorite ways to learn is by using toys. We make our letter of the week with Legos, and we often use cars for counting. This week we took that to another level by combining counting with shapes. I used painters' tape to make several of the shapes we have … [Read more...]
On The First Week Of Homeschool
We did it. We made it through the first week of homeschooling. And I have mixed feelings. I want to be more excited than I am. In my mind, we were going to spend a minimum of 3 hours each day learning. Jonah would happily go from subject to subject, completing all of his … [Read more...]
Our 2014 Homeschool Curriculum
I'm nearly ready to start our homeschool year. And by "nearly ready", I mean I still don't really know what I'm doing, but I have resources for most of my subjects, and a few things specifically written out, so that's something, right? I think because we don't officially have … [Read more...]
On Things I Miss
I want to write. I used to write all the time (being an English minor-almost-major in college will do that). I miss writing. Being back in my college town, back at my alma mater for convention this week, has me looking back and pondering all the things I miss. Going to the … [Read more...]
Expectations
Expectations can set you up for failure. Today, I woke up expecting to be able to snooze for a few more minutes as I usually do while my husband gets up with the boys. Hannah had other ideas. I expected to be able to somewhat enjoy my coffee (which I brewed fresh at 8:00 … [Read more...]