Fun Reads
This post is supposed to go to the homeschooling section of the blog, but there's probably something wrong with how I've got it set up because the results show up when you search, but clicking on the link takes you back here to the main blog. Don't have time to figure...
Schooling at Home
Schooling at Home by Sally Thomas Wow, so many great articles about the homeschooling lifestyle lately! A sampling: At home we can do what’s nearly impossible in a school setting: We can weave learning into the fabric of our family life, so that the lines between...
A Tribute to Homeschooling Mothers Everywhere
from John Mark Reynolds at The Scriptorium My favorite parts: [snip] home school mothers. These women represent something new. They are not feminists, a phrase they most often reject with scorn. Most live in very traditional households where the husband is the head of...
They keep it in a little sack with your name on it.
I wish I could tell Migi exactly that. My poor cute 8-year-old. Last year, when we moved back here, the boys opened their own bank accounts and started learning to manage their own money (10% to charity, 10% to savings, 80% to spend at some point, but only on sensible...
Composer of the Month: Anton Bruckner
Sampler of Motets Composer of the Month is determined by the ladies at 4real. Thanks, Helen! Original thread, with links and more info here.
William Adolphe Bouguereau
You can find more here.
Artist of the Month: Bouguereau
Books on or featuring William Adolphe Bouguereau: Adolphe-William Bouguereau: A Book of Postcards Biography, William Bouguereau (1825-1905) Artist of the Month is determined by the gals at 4Real. Thank you Amy! Original thread, with links, here. Posting slideshow...
Products We (Can) Use
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Menu for the Week #2
Lunches/Dinners: 1. Brunswick Stew 2. Huevos Rancheros -- need to use up that masa harina! -- haven't made this since 2002! 3. Moroccan Lamb Tagine over couscous / rice 4. Mexican Tamales for Candlemas + Atole; 5. Mussels with Lemon - Iska's recipe 6. Afghan Okra and...
Cooking and Baking All Over the Place
One kitchen is all I have, but on the 'net things work out where it almost feels like I have three! (Would that it were true.) A bit of Asian Flavor at Noodles and Rice, but first a note: if you're an allergy sufferer and would like to try these recipes, make sure you...
Ancient Greece Unit Lesson Plan (Part 1)
Week 1, Day 1: Read Introduction Famous Men of Greece Make a relief map of Greece and Crete. Start vocabulary list. Define "myth" and "legend". Do Crossword Puzzle in Greenleaf Guide to FMofG. Do the Matching Game on page 12. Week 1, Day 2: Read Chapter 1, Famous Men...
Removing the Log from My Eye
Image: arteum.ro before I attempt to remove the speck in my brother's/sister's eye.... It always stings a bit whenever I hear/read this gospel, today's reading. I have learned years ago not to criticize people to their face or say things that might/will offend -- at...
Paco’s 10!
A break from allergy-free food. Paco requested this cake -- made up of our favorite Huntington chocolate cake layers, ganache filling, whipped cream frosting, strawberry sauce served on the side. The letters were made using the same ganache, with additional...
Paco’s Book Log
Paco: By the Great Horn Spoon Gold Rush:To explore further:Great Horn Spoon Teacher Guide - we will be using this informally and just explore the different sites suggested.The Virtual California Gold CountryGold Rush related postcards collectionThe Gold Rush...
Book Log: Yena Read Alouds
Goodnight Little Kitten - **/5 The Shopping Expedition */5 Too Many Bunnies - Tomie dePaola - ***/5 Yum Yum Dim Sum - Amy Wilson Sanger *****/5 Read Me A Story - Rosemary Wells ****/5 Coco and Cavendish Fire Dogs - ****/5