As I wake up to another misty morning, I’m reminded these showers we’ve been having are pushed in by what was left of Jose as he passed by. I am seeing the devastation left behind by Maria, hearing reports from friends who are returning home after Irma, and seeing progress in the clean up after Harvey. Then I check on…
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Finding books for my kids during those transitional years between basic phonics readers and lengthy classic literature has always been a challenge. I was excited when we found out about Imagine. . .The Great Flood by Matt Koceich from Barbour Publishing. I would say the perfect mix of fun and adventure, without talking down to a child’s intellect. For…
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Our family is always happy to find a game the whole family can play together. When I received Unauthorized, the newest game from Chara Games we were thrilled to find out it was one all six of us could play together. This fun interactive card game moves quickly while incorporating a touch of role playing, lessons in community and…
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We are enjoying a bit of a STAYcation this week. Instead of making another big trip this year, we decided to enjoy some local sites and activities. Hiking nearby mountain, visiting lighthouses overlooking the ocean, sleeping in and seeing a few historic sites in our town. We are having a grand time, but, whew! I’m tired! Not too tired…
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Over the years, a favorite resource tool in our homeschooling adventure has been Progeny Press study guides. This year my high schoolers are using the Macbeth E-Guide as they study this Shakespearean classic. As my children got older I began searching for something to help guide our study of literature and take us deeper into what they were reading…
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