In my life and in our homeschool this week we have been fully enjoying summer. Dad took a week's vacation and we headed out on our first camping trip of the year. Do you have any idea how educational camping can be? This week's helpful homeschooling tip is to step back remember that living ... Read More about This Week at Elkfork Academy, July 1-5
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The Hidden Art of Homemaking – Chapter 11
Creative Recreation (Continuing my series through The Hidden Art of Homemaking by Edith Schaeffer. You will find the full list of previous chapters HERE.) Webster's 1828 Dictionary defines 'recreation' as: "(1)Refreshment of the strength and spirits after toil; amusement; diversion. ... Read More about The Hidden Art of Homemaking – Chapter 11
The Hidden Art of Homemaking – Chapter 10
Drama {A list of all posts in this Hidden Art of Homemaking Series is found HERE.} From the title of this chapter, you would think we'd be discussing phrases like 'try-outs' 'memorize your lines' and 'lights, camera, action!'. But no. Instead the key phrase would be 'read, read, ... Read More about The Hidden Art of Homemaking – Chapter 10
How to Make Sun Prints
Last week in my weekly homeschool wrap up post I mentioned that we made sunprints together. There's nothing better than keeping your kids entertained, encouraging their creative talents, fostering cooperation, all while teaching them a little patience. And that is exactly what took place one ... Read More about How to Make Sun Prints
This Week at Elkfork Academy – 6/15
Homeschool Mother's Journal In my life this week…I've been able to spend lots of time with family and friends. Early in the week was Ladies Night Out where I heard the actress Linda Evans speak (remember Big Valley? Dynasty?) It was interesting hearing this glamorous actress stand all alone on ... Read More about This Week at Elkfork Academy – 6/15