Then the animals have to get creative. Can you see it? Here’s a closer look. He and his big gray friend with the bushy tail are the reasons that I can’t seem to keep the bird feeder full. By Kristen H.
If you forget to refill the birdfeeder
Quotes from my silly 7 year old
I think it is so interesting how God has given each of us a unique personality. I love seeing how different my children are, and boy are they different! My third child is a 7 year old boy. He goes full throttle all the time, and is such a ham. This kid has had us…
Tapestry of Grace vs. My Father’s World
After last week’s comparison of Tapestry of Grace and Sonlight, this week I’ve been asked to compare Tapestry of Grace to My Father’s World . Both programs are classical Christian unit study programs that teach history chronologically; and both integrate history, geography, and Bible. Similarities Both Tapestry of Grace and My Father’s World Present history…
Giveaway – Learn the States and Postal Abbreviations
Quick, what’s the abbreviation for Minnesota? Is it MI? No wait, I think that’s Michigan. MA? No, that’s Massachusetts. It’s MN. Joy Miller, who blogs at fivejs.com, has put together an e-book to help you teach your children the states and their postal abbreviations. (You might learn something too!) The e-book includes printable U.S. maps,…
When Love Blooms by Robin Lee Hatcher
When Emily Harris accepted a job teaching young Sabrina and Petula Blake at an isolated mountain ranch in Idaho, she had no idea why she wanted to go; she just knew that she was seeking a change in her life. She had no idea how many changes were in store for her. Emily didn’t know…
Miquon Math
Miquon is a unique math program designed for students in the first through third grades. There are a total of six workbooks consisting of math “labs”. In the labs, the student explores and discovers math concepts for himself. Cuisenaire rods are essential to completing many of the labs. The rods are a manipulative that can…
Tapestry of Grace vs. Sonlight
Are you trying to decide between Tapestry of Grace and Sonlight? Both programs provide tremendous exposure to literature. In addition, they both integrate history, geography, and Bible and each is written from a Christian perspective. Here are some major items to consider as you make your decision. Similarities Both Tapestry of Grace and Sonlight Present…
Thoughts on Kindergarten Curriculum
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In Defense of Frugality
I went to Wal-mart this evening to do my monthly shopping and I had an interesting discussion with my checker. As she started scanning my groceries, she stopped and said, "You must have a big family!" I smiled and said, "There are six of us." Then I explained that a lot of this food is…
Making a Fabric Covered Magazine Holder
I don’t have a schoolroom. Most of the time I don’t really want one. I like for our school to be just another part of our home. Right now my children do their seatwork in the dining room and the adjoining kitchen. The only reason that I am somewhat envious of those who have schoolrooms…