Quote About Education by John Taylor Gatto
Whatever an education is, it should make you a unique individual, not a conformist; it should furnish you with an original spirit with which to tackle the big challenges…
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Resources for Teaching Poetry
A homeschooling mother with a daughter in early high school asked for some recommendations from me for how to teach poetry. I figured others might be interested too, so I am including you all in my response.
College Applications Are Sent Off!
What a relief it is to be able to say that all of our youngest daughter’s college applications are sent off!
Best Educational Apps for Students of All Ages
Hope you find something here that teaches you and yours something in a way that you enjoy!
Our Last SPLASH!
I have brought our kids to this weekend of classes at MIT the weekend before Thanksgiving for thirteen consecutive years. It has long been a highlight of our year, and I can’t believe this is the last one!
#1 Magnet School in the Country
My niece is in her fourth year teaching in an amazing elementary school based on Stephen Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective People…
Teaching Vocabulary in our Homeschool
Having answered questions on a homeschooling chat-list recently about teaching vocabulary, I thought I’d include my thoughts on the subject here for future reference, or for blog readers out there with kids (whether homeschooling or not).
Picture Books by Holling Clancy Holling
Every child should have the opportunity to read this series of books in an unhurried way with an adult.
Notes Made on Art and Spirituality at Camp
I love Creative Arts Camp in Maine. The people are terrific: the convergence of art with Christian Science is an amazing combination.
Painting Class: Underpainting
Brooks even goes so far as to claim the the most important part of the painting is its underpainting.
Historical Fiction for Kids about the 20th Century
I recommend these 20th century historical fiction titles for homeschooling kids or for any young reader (or would-be reader) on your gift list.
Non-Fiction Books about the 20th Century for Kids
These books about the 20th century I recommend for any homeschooling family or any curious, precocious kid on your gift list…
New Poem: The First Day of My Last Year Homeschooling
This year I am riveted to taking in and treasuring the beauty of its lingering presence with thankfulness and hope.
Photos of Ridgefield’s New Library
It was a pleasure to finally get to see the new Ridgefield library that opened in May. I knew many people that worked hard on seeing this project through to fruition.
A Visit to the Corning Glass Museum
The museum was a great mix of science and art, suffused with demonstrations among excellent displays.
Rose-Hulman’s Operation Catapult Engineering Camp
Today I picked our younger daughter up at Rose-Hulman’s Operation Catapult Engineering Camp, located in Terre Haute, Indiana. Rose-Hulman is a strong undergraduate engineering program that is routinely ranked #1 among engineering schools that do not have PhD programs.
Our Daughter Graduates with Her Master’s
Today our daughter graduated from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University with her Master’s in Public Administration. We are so proud of her diligence, excellence, values, and accomplishments. She truly glorifies God!