Few’s Ford on the Eno River
Yesterday was one of our last co-ops of the school year, and boy was it great!! It was so much fun for the children (and the moms), and the lessons were done so brilliantly, I don’t think even the...
View ArticleFairies and Friends
Yes, it’s the fairies and friends post! (Whatever that is.) Into the shop this morning went a new brooch pin, adorned with an image from Edmund Dulac. It’s from a fairy print, of course. There. We...
View ArticleThe Planner
First of all, in my series of posts about our school plans, has to come the planner. It hasn’t been long since I went back to carrying a large purse/planner because I just love having everything with...
View ArticleWeek 3 and Week 4 In Review
As promised, here’s a review of recent lessons. These were documented for weeks 3 and 4 of this school year. I feel like we do so much more! All during the week, we have “educational moments” but...
View ArticleThe Orphan Train
As I prepare for our next co-op, which will be centered around a book called The Clown of God, I am learning about the orphan trains of the 19th and early 20th centuries in the US. This video explains...
View ArticleWriting Stories to Music
In looking for activities to go with The Clown of God, I came across a very cute website page with stories done by children while they listened to music. First Grade Music Explorers. Enjoy. PS — I...
View ArticleThe Clown of God — Family Event
Well, yours truly is on her way to juggling! I’m not proficient by any means, but I can keep two balls in the air with one hand, and three balls with two hands–sometimes even for seconds at a time!...
View ArticleThe Peasant
While we were studying the Renaissance by way of The Clown of God, we reviewed society as it existed during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The Peasant by Michaela Dark cloud overhead. Looks...
View ArticleWhat A Fortnight!
My Dear Friends, Is there a list of horrible bloggers? Am I at the top of that list? Oh my! I say I am going to do better and then I disappear off the face of the earth, or so it would seem. I am...
View ArticleJust the Neighborhood Snowmen
Dear Peeps, Once again I am running behind. Sheesh. Appointments have been the order of the day. I am longing for spring and looking forward to a garden spot. Seems, though, that the ice and snow won’t...
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