"Ah-Ha"
Yesterday we experienced one of those “Ah Ha!” moments. My son was working on learning to solve algebraic expressions with variables on both sides of the equation. While we were working the example that all too familiar glassy stare began to emerge across his face and his standard response to my “Do you understand?” of “Yes.” seemed empty. As he began to work the practice problems it became clear that he didn’t understand. We … Continue reading
Time Well Spent
I am reminded of the saying, “The best thing to spend on children is time”. As a home school parent we understand the value of that statement. Though our focus may be on what we deem a good education, the thing that we are really giving to our children is our most valuable asset: ourselves. Some of the most important lessons our children learn are not taught outright from books, but are absorbed in our … Continue reading
Kids & Friends
I spent much of my free time yesterday hitting the “random logger” button, checking out other’s blogs. There is such a wealth of information here I found it hard to stop. I was so impressed by the overall variety of the blogs that I let each of my kids create their own blogs. They are excited at the prospect of making new friends. My son has been begging me to get a MySpace, but … Continue reading
Encouragement
As a mother of three children, I claim no expertise in child rearing. I honestly believe that God equips us to do the best that we can, and then He handles the rest. You don’t need an expert to tell any mother that no two children are the same. It only stands to reason that no two parents are the same or that they will raise their children exactly alike. If there were a perfect … Continue reading
New to Homeschoolblogger
I love to write! I thought that maybe I would try my hand at this blogging thing. This may be much to the relief of my poor husband who has had the distinct pleasure for the past 20 years of reading over my various works in progress. I have a tendency to research a particular topic to the point of confusion. I search the web, read the books, view the movies, and ask whomever the … Continue reading
