Category Archives: Homeschool

My Week in a Word: Uncle!

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

Uncle! This week has been a difficult one. The girls are still getting over upper respiratory stuff—or coming down with it again. It’s hard to tell. I’ve got an ear infection from the round two stuff, and all I want … Continue reading →

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I’m a Science Wimp, and Gifts #1166 – 1175

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

A new homeschool science resource launched today. It’s called The Homeschool Scientist, and it’s currently on Facebook and Twitter, with a web site to launch next month. For a brief introduction, check out this post at The Homeschool Village. The creator of … Continue reading →

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Advice for the New Year

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

We started our lessons this week after DH went back to work on Tuesday. It was hard to get started again after our Christmas break, but we managed to get everything in four days in a row. We had some … Continue reading →

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Mustard Seed Planting: ‘Tis the Season to Be . . . Lonely?

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Jennifer Janes

It’s the Christmas season. I’m surrounded by people who love me, and I have so much to be thankful for. But storms are still raging around us, we’re still trying to find answers to help our Precious Roo, and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Homeschool, Life, Scripture Memory | 17 Comments

Fun Thanksgiving Activities

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Jennifer Janes

Part of the joy of using Adventures in My Father’s World for Bible, science, and social studies this year is the pre-planned Thanksgiving activities! We’re having a great week reading and discussing Scriptures about giving thanks and The Thanksgiving Story by Alice Dalgliesh. We’re … Continue reading →

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My Week in a Word: Slower

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Jennifer Janes

We had a busy Monday this week, but compared to other weeks we’ve had lately, the rest of this week was S-L-O-W, and I am grateful for the change of pace! We did our lessons this week, and next week … Continue reading →

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Rambunctious Joy: #1096 – 1105

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Jennifer Janes

About mid-week last week, things finally slowed down here. I guess we finally ran out of appointments to go to! Seriously, we have some appointments this week and next week (yes, Thanksgiving week too!) but we’re not running as much … Continue reading →

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Review: The Early Literacy Series by Simtech

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Jennifer Janes

When I introduced my daughter to The Early Literacy Series by Simtech, I was skeptical. She’s only six years old, but she thinks of herself as being much older and is adamant that she be treated accordingly. While I saw the value to … Continue reading →

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Mustard Seed Planting: Medicine for the Soul

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Jennifer Janes

I’ve recently posted about a lot of things going on around here that are difficult, but I don’t want to give you the impression that we live under a black cloud. There are days that I have trouble staying focused … Continue reading →

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For Life: #1081 – 1095

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Jennifer Janes

Last week’s fun didn’t stop with the zoo and science museum field trips. On Saturday, we went to the Civil War weekend at Historic Washington State Park, and I saw my first battle re-enactment. I figured we would stay a few hours … Continue reading →

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