As our year is beginning to wrap up {I can’t believe it – but I am kind of excited too!} Jacob wanted to share his favorite books that he has been reading this year. Jacob’s feelings about reading have totally transformed this year. He has developed a true love of reading. And I am really …
{RECAP} March 2020 Schoolhouse
This March…well, what is there to say? We all feel it. Whatever it is we are feeling…we are feeling a lot nowadays. Despite all of the uncertainty, I was really grateful this month, that despite some extra activities for the kids and church attendance being put on hold, the vast majority of our lives stayed …
{REVIEW} The Good and the Beautiful Science: Marine Biology
“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” Jacques Yves Cousteau Our third science unit of the year is DONE and it was maybe my favorite one EVER! I loved this unit. We learned so much, it was engaging, and filled with fun. The Good and the Beautiful …
{REVIEW} Winter Nature Study
“I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says “Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.” Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking Glass This has been our first year adding …
{REVIEW} The Good and the Beautiful Math: Level 1
I am so excited to have an ENTIRE post to gush about math! Never in my life did I think I would write the above sentence! This math is just THAT good. We have loved it and Jacob’s foundation in math is SOLID. He is always happy to do math – which I don’t think …
{RECAP} February 2020 Schoolhouse
I feel like we have really hit our stride this winter with the flow of our day. It has really been great and it is encouraging as we move forward. That is…until a couple months when I am sure we will have to adapt some more because that’s life. BUT…right now, we are doing pretty …
{REVIEW} The Good and the Beautiful History Year 2 – Vikings / Exploration / Pre-Columbian America
History is amazing. I never tire from learning about people and events from the past. And this unit was filled with learning and examples of individuals to admire as well as individuals to learn what not to do. What is covered? When I was first looking at this unit I thought it would feel kind …
{REVIEW} Squilt Music: Baroque Era
Music appreciation curriculum is something that we have struggled to find. I have an idea of what I would like to have in my mind and I do feel like we are getting closer. We finished up our first full unit with Squilt Music and we are sticking with it. What is included? Squilt Music …
{RECAP} January 2020 Schoolhouse
January was a bit of a flop for us with the exception of SCHOOL! We had a great month filled with learning! We are feeling a little cooped up…the wind is just brutal here and makes even short walks pretty unenjoyable. But we have high hopes for February! This month, though, I have had many …
{REVIEW} The Good and the Beautiful Science: Maturation and Sexual Reproduction
We finished up our second science unit of the year – Maturation and Sexual Reproduction – from The Good and the Beautiful and it was weirdly amazing. I say “weirdly” because I never would have guessed that this unit could be so “good” and “beautiful” – but that is exactly what it was. What is …