Field Trip Tuesday: Dinosaur Valley State Park – Glenrose, TX

Big lizards are a big hit with little ones. This trip was a fabulous one! What an interesting thing to add to a nature journal: dinosaur tracks! Check out my re-run of the Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glenrose, Texas! * * * * * * * Dinosaur Valley State Park – Glenrose, TX Ever wanted to see REAL dinosaur footprints?...

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Review AND Giveaway! A Family Guide to Prince Caspian

Congratulations to Angela of Refresh My Soul…. She is the winner! A Review and Giveaway!   I was given the opportunity to review a new book called A Family Guide to Prince Caspian, written by Christin Ditchfield and published by Crossway Books. Prince Caspian is the second book in the Chronicles of Narnia series...

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Dear Mr. President…

We recently studied the US Constitution and the three branches of government in our homeschool. And lest ye think that it was an in-depth discussion, let me remind you that my children are 6 and 8 years old– so adjust your expectations (and lesson plans) accordingly. Let’s just say that I kept it simple and on the...

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Happy President’s Day Giveaway!

Congratulations to devil dog wife of Marine Corps Nomads who was comment #10. Don’t you just love the new look of our redesigned blog? If you would like some help sprucing up your blog then hop on over to Split Decisionz. If you want to win a great prize then keep reading! Today, we are giving away a Meet the Presidents!...

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Review: Some Successful Americans

SOME SUCCESSFUL AMERICANS by Sherman Williams I anxiously dove into this recently formatted e-book by Sherman Williams! I was intrigued, it was written in 1904 for a particular audience. Mr. Williams in his opening pages begins, “As superintendent of schools I frequently talked with boys who were in doubt as to what they...

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Heart of the Matter Online Meme: Thoughts on William Butler Yeats Quote

Today, our meme will be based on what your thoughts are on the following quote: “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” - William Butler Yeats Post your thoughts on your blog and then please come back here and link directly to your Heart of the Matter Online meme post. Failure to...

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Homeschool E-Store’s Mock Primary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1/15/08 HOMESCHOOLERS INVITED TO VOTE IN THIR VERY OWN MOCK PRIMARY ELECTION. THE POLLS ARE OPEN NOW! For the first time ever, Homeschoolers are invited to make their voices heard and take part in HomeschoolEstore’s Non-Partisan Mock Primary Presidential Election! Homeschoolers ages 7-17, who are...

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Homeschooling – The Whole Family Approach

I just love that homeschooling can be something the entire family can experience together. Just as not all people are gifted in all things, so perhaps they should not teach all things. In our home, I teach from a curriculum just because it helps me stay focused and accountable. I adore the privilege I have to teach my...

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