Middle Years
Show and Share Supper
May 17, 2013
Our supper time fantasy table talk was becoming tedious. It was time to re-engage with the "real world".
Arrival of the Purple Finch
May 8, 2013
The most recent arrival to the feeder is the Purple Finch. This spring is the first time we've seen a purple finch; and we're all in love with the rich red of the males.
Where They Want To Be (or, you don't need a school-room to homeschool)
May 6, 2013
You don't need a special space to create the "right environment" for creativity or learning. What you need is "right relationship".
Saturday Swimming
April 27, 2013
It all started in January with our weekly French lessons. Céline and I left the house every Saturday afternoon, driving to a nearby community where our course was offered.
Afternoon School ~ A spring schedule
April 24, 2013
Last month I introduced a change that I've never tried before - afternoon school.
The Spring I Start Running
April 16, 2013
I've been thinking for a while now that one day I would start running but I've been digging in my heels, literally and figuratively. The last time I did any serious running was when Céline was a baby. That's twelve years ago or so.
Homeschool Writing with Patricia Zaballos
March 11, 2013
Writing is a "subject" that stresses out many homeschool parents and kids. I get a lot of questions on the blog and in coaching sessions about writing, usually along these lines, "My kids' don't like to write. What do I do?"
