Stolen Moments: Nature Studies in Five Minutes or Less

Stolen Moments: Nature Studies in Five Minutes or Less

Did you know Charlotte Mason said little kids should be outside for six hours a day in fair weather?  That sounds awesome to me, Charlotte. Unfortunately, our schedule is a bit tight for that right now.  Since making the daylight

Summer Goals

Summer Goals

Finally, finally, finally, summer is here! You cannot know unless you have ever taught middle school the blessed relief that Memorial Day weekend can bring. This new season brings a major shift in our day to day routine.  No more

Working Lunch

Working Lunch

When you work full-time and are also trying to teach your kids some stuff, you need to make good use of your time at home.  For big brother and me, that often means doing a lot of learning while little

In A Blink

In A Blink

It’s happening today: my baby is turning one. While many advantages draw me to home schooling — flexibility, individual pace, custom curriculum — none come close to the idea of spending more time with my boys.  Childhood passes in a

Reclaim Your Commute

Reclaim Your Commute

Currently, my boys and I drive forty minutes to and from school each day.  Most of that is highway driving, so accidents and bad weather can add up to an hour. To get the most out of that time, we