Category Archives: Our Homeschooling Days

Some 2009 School Moments for Daughter

Posted on May 18, 2009 by

We have completed our required 180 days for school but we continue on. With the struggle the kids have had this year with some of their subjects, especially math, we have been taking those slowly making sure that the concepts are completely understood. I have seen a lot of self-directed learning going on this year in addition to the traditional book stuff. I wish I had taken more pictures of the kids working, but just … Continue reading →

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Gardening 101

Posted on April 29, 2009 by

This week we have been working and learning in the garden. We had been trying to get to it for several weeks, but circumstances and weather seemed to hinder our progress. My husband has been away for the past few weeks so I decided to take matters into my own hand. I had never tilled the soil with the tiller before and was a little intimidated by it, but decided to give it a try. … Continue reading →

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Spring is in Bloom

Posted on April 23, 2009 by

The azaleas in the front of our house are in full bloom. A sure sign that spring has come. This may be the last year for the purple ones. They have become gigantic, but the blooms are diminishing every year. We planted them the first year we moved here 17 years ago. They were cuttings from someone else’s bushes, mere sticks with tiny root balls. Over the years we have trimmed them trying to keep … Continue reading →

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Field Trip-Charlotte Nature Museum

Posted on March 18, 2009 by

Due to all the struggles we have had this past year with school, we had not taken any field trips. But with the kids no found dedication, I decided we needed to take some time off. On St. Patrick’s Day we went to the Charlotte Nature Museum. My Dad joined us for this little excursion. We had not been there before and were amused by its location. It’s set behind a local park in what … Continue reading →

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Taste of Spring

Posted on March 10, 2009 by

It has been so lovely here the past few days. We have been able to open all the windows and let the fresh air wash out the stale smell of winter. The kids new work ethic has had its benefits. They are finishing their assignments in a more timely manner and have been able to enjoy the taste of spring. They are also putting a lot more effort into studying and it has begun to … Continue reading →

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