My blog is entitled “Question the Culture” based on the premise that I will, indeed, question the culture. And I’m actually working on a post on what we do when cultures clash. Really. I’ve been working on it for over a week. But it’s not done yet. So I’m going to link to people who […]
Now I’m trying the heat. Yeah, the back still hurts. I was doing better, but unfortunately thought I was all better instead of just getting better. So I’m walking around looking at the things on the floor mocking me. I’m just glad the Gigglemeister’s such a good climber. I don’t have to pick him up, […]
Tomorrow morning, my Little Miss will be eight. EIGHT. This is difficult. I don’t think I want her to be eight. It’s half way to sixteen and sailing around the world. I’m linking to this weeks Carnival of Homeschooling to help take my mind of it. Of course, she won’t be sailing around the world […]
Parade magazine is having a poll on whether homeschoolers should be required to have teaching credentials. So, go vote. From the blurb accompanying the poll: “If upheld, the California ruling will send shock waves nationwide,” says Richard Kahlenberg, the author of a number of books on education. He says the case “pits those who believe […]
When my little girls were much littler (3 and 1 1/2–I think), my sister was taking them for a walk. Little Miss spotted a dog down the road. The Sprite was terrified of dogs. (She’s still wary, but the terror is gone.) Little Miss says, “Aunt Carrie, when the Sprite sees that dog she’s gonna […]
One of the best things about homeschooling is the flexibility and ability to tailor teaching to the child. Skip what isn’t necessary, isn’t beneficial or is duller than dirt. Schedules are guidelines and tools to help, not taskmasters to drive you to desperation. Premature ejaculation is just viagra discount a bedroom problem Obviously only you […]
Even though I’ve been in North Texas for more than a year, I still read The Washington Post (website) more than The Dallas Morning News. Partly out of habit and partly because the Post is a better website. One of the must-reads at the Post in personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary. She is gives great, […]
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Whilst perusing the Carnival of Homeschooling (check it out!), I came across this quote by Christine about the various methods of home education at the wonderfully named blog, Welcome to my brain. I don’t subscribe to any of the homeschooling labels. First of all, there’s just too friggin’ many! It’s like picking feminine hygiene products. […]
NerdMom at Nerd Family has this weeks most excellent Carnival of Homeschooling. Highlights: This fun post full o’ tips from Ship Full O’ Pirates on family organization reminds us that “We don’t get what we expect, we get what we inspect.” And this post gets from the Upside Down World gets mentioned because I can […]