It's the time in the school year when many homeschoolers, new, veteran, and in-between, hit a wall. A wall of fear, doubt, impatience. You wonder why homeschool isn't working as you planned. Why was it going so well the first three weeks and now it seems like it's falling apart? You wonder if you're really … Continue reading Finding the Door in the Wall
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Dear New Homeschooler
Dear New Homeschooler, I hesitated to write this letter to you. I know you've scoured the internet in search of anything and everything that will help you prepare for this year. You've found encouragement and you've found fuel for your anxiety. You've found much of the same words of advice over and over again. Maybe … Continue reading Dear New Homeschooler
The Bond of Books
This summer went by more quickly than any I can remember. Naturally, books filled much of our time. But, it was more than just reading books on a required list. This summer reminded me that books bond people. I'm a board member for the Friends of the Library in our town. The FOL holds a … Continue reading The Bond of Books
The Naming of Kittens
The Naming of Cats Written by T.S. Eliot The Naming of Cats is a difficult matter, It isn't just one of your holiday games; You may think at first I'm as mad as a hatter When I tell you, a cat must have THREE DIFFERENT NAMES. First of all, there's the name that the family … Continue reading The Naming of Kittens
National Library Week
As I'm sure you know, there are specified days, weeks, and months to commemorate various parts of our lives. Some are definitely frivolous - I'm looking at you "National Karaoke Week" - while others are, let's say, more important. Today starts what I consider a more important week - "National Library Week." To kick off … Continue reading National Library Week
There is a Time – Part 2
Part 2, two years later? That's right. It's been over two years since part one, actually. It's been two years since my last post on this blog. So much has happened in the last two years. Just like I said in "There is a Time (Part 1)," God created the seasons of our lives, and … Continue reading There is a Time – Part 2
There is a Time
It has been over a month since my last post. A month! And I have the type of personality to beat myself up over this. In fact when I had to take a hiatus from writing due to health reasons, I did mentally beat myself up. But, God has been telling me something. Me as … Continue reading There is a Time
Themed Book Baskets for Easter
If you're like me, it took months to recuperate from the Christmas bustle and stress. Did Valentine's Day even happen? Now it's time for Easter? How can that be? My kids love Easter. They enjoy the egg hunts and the candy. But their hearts are in it for the real reason. And because of that I don't just … Continue reading Themed Book Baskets for Easter
When Reading IS Writing
I'm going to be honest. I know I haven't posted"recently." And here's the reason: Ideally, I'd like to alternate my posts between the topics of reading with kids and writing for kids. So, I've been due for a post about writing for kids. Here's where the honesty comes in. I haven't been writing. For a few days … Continue reading When Reading IS Writing
The BFG
The BFG became an immediate favorite of mine while I read it to the class I student taught. To say Roald Dahl has talent would be an understatement. So, it was a no-brainer that I would read it to my own kids. But, what prompted me to read it to them now is the performance of it … Continue reading The BFG
Moriah Hamm 