Oct 22, 2013 | Homeschoolers
I marvel at those who were the first to explore the globe centuries ago. Their courage to tackle the unknown and their commitment to stay the course despite great odds inspires me. In honor of those great explorers, I am going to do some exploring myself! But...
Oct 17, 2013 | Homeschoolers
You start with baking soda. You add vinegar. You say “Cool!” when the bubbly mess oozes its way down the paper mache cone. It’s the vinegar and baking soda volcano – the quintessential childhood experience! Kids and science seem made for each other! And here are 4...
Oct 15, 2013 | Homeschoolers
There is much to be said (and has been said!) about the big picture of homeschooling – the reasons why people choose to homeschool, the benefits, the successes, etc. etc. etc. Getting the big picture is great! Super helpful. But sometimes it’s good to take a...
Oct 10, 2013 | Homeschoolers
My grandmother taught in a one room schoolhouse in the 1940s. I love to hear her stories of managing and instructing students of all different grades and levels. So much has changed in education since then! Public schools are different and now homeschooling is an...
Oct 8, 2013 | Homeschoolers
My grandmother recently passed away. I’m so thankful for many memories with Grandma. Some of my favorite memories are times when Grandma and I played together. She loved games of all kinds and was quite a card shark right to the end. My favorite “game” Grandma and...
Oct 3, 2013 | Homeschoolers
I have always loved learning the local history of wherever I happened to be living. Having moved only last year, I have had fun learning a bit about the history of our new city, Greeley, Colorado. Greeley began in the late 1800s as the brainchild of a man named...
