We just returned from our family Road Trip to Wichita, Kansas and Oklahoma City. Before we left and all during the trip, friends, family, and strangers asked us, Why Wichita? And our nonplussed Peruvian leader replied, "Because we've never been there before." Well, now we have. And, for when you … [Read more...] about Top Seven Things to Do in Wichita
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Biblical Classical Homeschool – Why
From my archives, an explanation of how we learn. My homeschool 'style' has evolved gradually over the years. Though I graduated from home myself, that was in a different era of home-education; parents then were considered pioneers of the re-emerging home-education movement. Our home education … [Read more...] about Biblical Classical Homeschool – Why
List for Literal Math
In my article yesterday from Home School Enrichment, "Literal Math for Little Minds," the follow-up to the previous "Too Young for Math?: The How and Why of Early Math Education," I discuss in greater detail the necessity of literal math for young children. The key for the home educator is to lay … [Read more...] about List for Literal Math
Literal Math for Little Minds
Math and Matchbox Cars When my oldest son was a toddler, his favorite toys were matchbox cars. Everywhere he went, be it doctors’ offices, friends’ homes, Sunday School, or to the relatives, he was ever on the lookout for a stash of toy vehicles. He always played with the cars in the same curious … [Read more...] about Literal Math for Little Minds
Monkey Math: a Guest Post
Yesterday, I ran an article I wrote for Home School Enrichment Magazine entitled "Too Young For Math? The How and Why of Early Math Education." I wrote this article last year because of the numerous questions I receive from homeschooling mothers all over the country. Many mothers are confused by … [Read more...] about Monkey Math: a Guest Post
Too Young for Math?
The How and Why of Early Math Education My husband is a banker. When we were an even younger family, he managed the small branch for our community down the street and over the river from our New England parsonage. We were all so happy when the Lord gave him that job. He was excited to work with … [Read more...] about Too Young for Math?
