Category Archives: Our Homeschooling Days

Our Homeschool Break-Through-2

The kids really stuck to their new determination to work hard and learn without any prodding from me. There was such a sense of peace around here today, it was wonderful. I was actually able to sit down with my daughter and help her understand her work, and I could see my son’s concentration. I guess sometimes they just need to let loose and melt down a bit to build themselves back up. I have … Continue reading

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Our Homeschool Break-Through

Today we had a major homeschool break-through. I mentioned in some earlier posts that the kids have really been struggling this year. I was beginning to think that my taking on a part-time job was affecting their work, but through confessions from my children I realized that I had been taking the responsibility for their laziness and lack of effort. After some majorly emotional and stressful moments this afternoon they both let me into their … Continue reading

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US History and Geography for This Year

I finished my newest copybook just in time for President’s Day. It’s called “A Copybook of the United States Presidents: Words from our Leaders“ . There is also a sample there for you to have a look-see. This was a long project research wise. I have read enough presidential speeches to last a lifetime, but I also learned a tremendous amount about the men who have led our country over the years. Just by reading their speeches and … Continue reading

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Popcorn Dragon

What do you get when you mix Boy Scout Popcorn Sales Kick-off and a homeschooler? A first place winning art sculpture! (Yes, it is made completely out of about 20 cups popped corn, 3 bags of mini marshmallows, 3 sticks of butter, ½ a bottle of green food coloring, and two red M & M’s)

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Bragging

I want to take a minute here to brag on my kids.  They have been exceptional this week.  We have had none of the typical moaning and groaning to get up out of bed, they are actually reading the instructions on their assignment sheets and following them, and, while I was on a particularly long conference call yesterday, they went ahead and worked on the next day’s assignments instead of fighting with each other and … Continue reading

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