I used to be a firm believer in not issuing grades and not “testing” my children. Sure, I drilled them regularly but I never gave them written or oral tests because I wanted their education to be full of encouragement and mastery. I believed that receiving a “C” or or an “80%” on a test [...]
Decisions, Decisions
February 11, 2009 By
A few weeks ago Ryan and I sat down to discuss some things about the state of our home, marriage, family, and all of that other good stuff. We discovered that we were both uncomfortable with some things that neither of us had previously mentioned. I guess you do that when you are newly married. [...]
Should your family join a Homeschool Co-op?
December 29, 2008 By
I remember questioning whether or not our family should join a local Homeschool Co-op. I just didn’t know if I could justify the cost and hassle of participating. What I found out was that I couldn’t afford not to. The benefits far exceeded my expectations and have opened my children up to a whole new [...]
Heart of the Matter Video Meme
October 24, 2008 By
Are you enjoying the Heart of the Matter’s video meme? Great idea, Angela and you did a great job putting this together. Did everyone see Amy S’s video? She sooo said “y’all.” I love it! Marsha, Dawn, Heather and I have trained her well. Oh and I knew how to say Nikowa’s name. Yay! Go [...]
2008 Olympics Lapbook & Unit Study
August 18, 2008 By
Who doesn’t have Olympics fever especially with the outcome of events by Michael Phelps and the American gymnasts? I mean, wow. That’s all I can say. Wow! However, the Americans aren’t the only ones that have made us smile. I have to add that Shelly Ann Fraser of Jamaica rocked it last night in the [...]
