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Copy Cat
(c)Tricia Goyer 9/2006 More than anything, kids are copy cats. They see how their parents relate to the world, and they follow. I had a humorous example of this over the weekend. Saturday I threw a baby shower for one of the moms I mentor. She also has four-year-old and two-year-old daughters. Her two year…
Writing and Kids
I have here before me a squarish red book titled, Games for Writing by Peggy Kaye. I’m so excited about the games in this book that I had to plug it. Here’s a novel idea. Writing is about writing, not spelling. (I’ll admit, I blinked when I read that. I had my schoolmarm hat on.)…
SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW EVERYTHING?
(c)Tricia Goyer, 9/2006 I have three kids ages 12, 14, and 17. If you have teenagers, then you know they know everything. This is especially true for homeschooled teenagers. Every time I try to teach them something I get this look that says, “Yah, I already knew that.” So, if you’re like me. Then next…
Remembering St. Nicholas
In my efforts to steer materialism away from December the 25th, and create new family traditions, I thought a great idea would be to give gifts on St. Nicholas Day. Only problem is, it was yesterday! But the kids don’t know that, so we’re going to attempt a remembrance of St. Nicholas and his “spirit…
Scripture Memory–Kid Style
Scripture Memory–Kid Style (c)Tricia Goyer, 9/2006 This morning, I read a great blog on Home-steeped Hope about teaching Scripture memory to kids. You can read it here. Anyway, it got me thinking about our family’s efforts of memorizing Scripture verses through the years. I will be starting my 13th year of homeschooling this year, and…
What’s a Jesse Tree?
I think I finally figured it out! In past years I’ve been clueless as to what a Jesse Tree was and after reading several posts (links at the end of this post) I think I understand. In my limited understanding, I’m being to see that a Jesse Tree is a great way to celebrate the…
I’m in a Slump
I’ve been in a slump lazy for a while now! I don’t know if it’s because of the approaching holiday season, the anticipation of a much needed homeschooling break, or the snow storm that knocked all of us off schedule, but I’m so unmotivated to do the simple things that need to get down every…
Ice Day?
We woke up to a blustery cold ice storm! We new it was coming, but was hoping for snow instead of sleet, still the icy sleet didn’t keep my four kids from bundling up like the Pillsbury Dough Boy and braving the chill. Their friends came over and they all took turns sliding down our…
Dr. Phil, I’m Totally Confused!Updated
First Post November 20, 2006 I’ve just read some shocking information about the soon to air Dr. Phil episode on homeschooling. Don’t know if it’s true, but I plan on watching for myself to see if it is! You might want to TiVo it yourself. I wrote this earlier today and what happened tonight when…
Thanksgiving Ties
Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone! Whether you’re heading over to the relatives, or hosting a get-together from home-sweet-home, I have some ideas to keep the under-ten crowd productive and the whole gang happy. For a pre-dinner activity, gather the cousins around and tell them to go outside and find a decent sized tree branch with plenty of…