Category Archives: Curriculum

At TheHomeSchoolMom

Among my recent writing projects have been some new pieces over at TheHomeSchoolMom.com. Join me at THSM to read about using movies as part of a literature curriculum and creating and using a library of field guides – a great … Continue reading

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Boxes of Books

When last in South Hill, I packed up a couple more boxes of books to bring with us to the mountains. It’s always interesting to me what makes the cut. I have books in both places, but there is a … Continue reading

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Books to Homeschool With: The Story of Science

I enjoyed getting to hear author Joy Hakim speak at the VaHomeschoolers Conference in March 2011. Many homeschoolers know Hakim for her chronologically-arranged series of books The History of US, used widely by many homeschoolers to study United States history. … Continue reading

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Apple Cider and Pumpkin Bread; Fractions and The Universe

Today was one of those rare days in homeschooling: we were home. As in, we did not even get in the car. No art class, no teen group, no soccer practice, no music store, no grocery store, no doctor’s appointment, … Continue reading

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Lord of the Flies

Nick and I finished the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding. Lots of great discussion, and he’s convinced that there are parallels to the TV series Lost, which he is now watching on line and on DVD. I … Continue reading

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