Nothing gets this family so excited as a Road Trip! We love family vacation time and look forward to it all year. Today begins Garfias Family Road Trip 2011: Wichita. That is pronounced Wi-CHEE-ta by our Peruvian leader and repeated with glee by the minions. When we return, I'll be sure to share … [Read more...] about ROAD TRIP!
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Today’s Picture Study – African Elephants
"Let's look at this picture together for a few moments, Baby. What time is it in the painting?" "Day time!" "Are you sure? Is it bright and sunny?" Nods. "Where is the sun?" Points to the moon. "What is that, Baby?" "That is the moon. Is it night-night time?" "Almost. It is evening. See how … [Read more...] about Today’s Picture Study – African Elephants
Review – A Child’s Treasury of Prayers, Poems, and Verses
In the homeschool world, copybooks are a dime a dozen. Literally, I can go to my used bookstore and come home with armloads full. The discerning parent, however, is ever on the lookout for the beautiful, interesting volume to inspire and instruct her young ones toward godliness. Such a resource … [Read more...] about Review – A Child’s Treasury of Prayers, Poems, and Verses
Ask the Grad – Israel Wayne
It is an honor to feature homeschool graduate, author, speaker, and homeschooling father Israel Wayne on this week's "Ask the Grad." He shares with us what it was like homeschooling in the movement's early years, how his single mother taught him and his siblings at home, and why home education means … [Read more...] about Ask the Grad – Israel Wayne
My Favorite Homeschool Book
I have read quite a few books on home education and teaching our children. When my first son came close to school age, and my husband hinted he may want me to teach him at home, I checked out every book in the library on the subject. That became a yearly tradition - check out all the books in the … [Read more...] about My Favorite Homeschool Book
My Favorite Chocolate Sauce
Today's giveaway is so exciting, so fantastic, so extraordinary, only one word can describe it. Slickepott. My Favorite Things – Giveaway Day Four My Favorite Chocolate Sauce – Slickepott All Natural Fudge Sauce by Ian Lamont Every day this week, to celebrate the unveiling of WhateverStateIAm.com, … [Read more...] about My Favorite Chocolate Sauce