Time Management Using Rocks and Sand
I once heard a [homeschool mother] speaker demonstrate this story. It stuck with me and has helped me plan my days, terms and years. I also recalled reading in a book by Stephen Covey. The was called First Things First. I post it here in the hope that it will help...
Theresa has found the perfect Yr 1 curriculum!
Oh! An Internet, friend in the US has found the perfect curriculum for Grade 1. If you have little children, you won't want to miss this post of hers. So run- okay well, quickly click this link to read The Mother Lode's great find.
Physical activity and boys
Awhile ago I mentioned that 'Master J' had joined Air Force cadets. what I hadn't mentioned is how it all came about. I find it quite an interesting story...I'd love to hear of your *boy* stories if you'd like to share. About one year ago, DH and I spoke together...
Addendum to car-less
ADDENDUM Ack, what started as a good day turned sour. We left home and walked to the bus stop at 3pm. Just missed the bus! Waited for the next one but meanwhile 'Miss R' called me, panicking as to the whereabouts of her work uniform. I was dropping it at the mall for...
Car-less
Argh, how frustrating it is to be without a car! I have 'Miss A' who is now taking public transport everywhere...and getting lost, ending up on the wrong side of town. 'Miss R' is okay as she usually takes the bus to school, friends, work and home again. But it's...
Spring is here – time for a change
Oh can't you feel it? The colder months are behind us and the sun is starting to peek out from behind the clouds. Ah, this is more like it. I loved the Queensland weather. I was never cold. Then we came back down to South Australia and I can't remember the last time I...
Diary Day: Tuesday
With my dh away I was able to wake up slowly and at a time when I wanted to- rather than jumping out of bed at 6am to prepare breakfast. I hopped up, made a cuppa and snuggled back in bed with a book. (I miss my hubby though) Then I showered and went around and opened...
Another Reason To Homeschool?
Whilst tempted to write with my usual verbosity, I'm also overcome with a sense of sad shock at the absurdity of this situation. However, sadly, I guess I now have another reason to add to my list of responses when asked, Why do you homeschool? So my children can turn...
Diary Day: Monday 25th Aug
The boys got stuck in and did most of their book work this morning. 'Miss A' made me pancakes with fresh strawberries and cream with fresh cappuccino for breakfast and then she went to work. I pottered around a bit and spoke to DH, who has been away for a week, on the...
Teaching Reading: the HomeGrownKids Way
A few days ago I posted about realising and accepting that unschooling is my default mode of parenting. This following post is in response to Katie's question. Hi Susan, I really enjoy reading your writings, and are pleased you are continuing to blog. This radical...
Browse books before purchasing
Harper Collins has generously made excerpts of many books available for viewing. At the site you can search the entire book for keywords and phrases and you can even go straight to each chapter! HarperCollins has made the excerpts of this and over 500 other recently...
No Choice But To Accept That I Am An Unschooler
UNSCHOOLER at HEART Boy I've changed a lot over the years. I've become truly comfortable in my own skin- education wise. Oh I've always thought I was fairly comfortable but inside I've always been striving: pushing myself to do more, to be more. Take time to stop and...
Homeschool Fear session with Robin Sampson
Robin Sampson - Homeschool Fear Session w/ Q&A to follow EVERYONE is welcome to join in for this session in the HOTM online conference room! FREE! Everyone present will be entered to win a copy of Robin's book, The Heart of Wisdom Teaching Approach (one e-book and...
More Parenting Myths
Over the years I have battled The Myths – the myths of parenting, of homeschooling, of homemaking, of being a Proverbs 31 woman, etc. Many times I have been left feeling exposed or vulnerable from sharing my life as I do not strive to live up to expectations set by religion or man or even my perception of God’s expectations!
My new baby… project
I have been wanting to post for ages but I haven't been able to grab the spare 1/2hr to do so. Hmm, there used to be a time when it wouldn't take me 30 min to post but my mind has been elsewhere. Where? I hear you ask! Oooh, I'm so glad you asked! Now I get the chance...
Free Devotional Journal download
Our Devotional Journal that we used with the girls. I designed this as a simple way that the girls could do their own Bible reading and were prompted to follow the steps in our Kerugma Bible study approach, using the 4 step process with the anagram of IDEA....
Natural Consequences Teach Valuable Life Skills
As I posted a few entries ago, I've been spending time with friends and extended family and I've witnessed some things which really make me think...deeply. I have gone home and spoken with my husband about them. Why do I worry so much about it? Its not so much that I...
Family Bible Study Guide: first 5 lessons
Yay, I have finally uploaded the first 5 studies, in pdf format, of our Kerugma Family Bible study. Admittedly we completed these lessons over a year ago but nevertheless, as promised, they are now uploaded. To use the lessons, simply download them at the Download...
Teaching Our Children To Not Be Selfish
Children are a blessing…but in this day and age of the *me culture* our children need to learn that they are not the centre of the universe.
Home Where the Children are the Boss
I like to watch people. Yup, I even like going to the mall and just observing people, families, singles, children, elderly, anyone. I find it very interesting. I guess I really like people and I like learning how people think and believe and how they behave. These...