I keep hearing/seeing phrases like “black lives matter” and “racial reconciliation.” I’m sick of them. They are just creating more divisions. I’ll be the first to admit that racism is alive and well, but the problems in Baltimore (or any where else for that matter) are not just about race. Last I checked, ALL lives...
We’re really simplifying this year. You can see our Game Plan here. Here are activities I found when we did Cycle 3 last time. I’ve added a book list at the bottom which also includes resources relevant to Geography. ___________________________________________________________ Can you believe Week 24 is upon us? The unseasonably warm weather and upcoming trip to...
Life is always crazy with us, but somehow, during the past couple weeks, we’ve managed to up the ante. I haven’t had much time to breath let alone put together many cohesive thoughts for the blog. Fortunately, I think I’m going to get my feet back under me this week and weekend. In th meantime,...
We’re really simplifying this year. You can see our Game Plan here. Here are activities I found when we did Cycle 3 last time. I’ve added a book list at the bottom which also includes resources relevant to Geography. ____________________________________________________ History: Preamble of the U.S. Constitution Mia decided to be a History Memory Master which CC...
I’m not usually a huge fan of devotionals; however, I wanted to intentionally recognize this Lenten season, and , I came across this free devotional. I’ve not read it consistently, but God may have led me to it for just one day…Day 5. It’s about Peter. I know about Peter. I know Peter’s role in Good...
This was the first area of our house detox that I almost thought wouldn’t happen. I scoured the internet for recipes and tried anything I could find that was Borax-free. (I haven’t decided I’m against Borax in cleaning but I know a lot are trying to avoid it.) I did loads of dishes that came...
We’re really simplifying this year. You can see our Game Plan here. Here are activities I found when we did Cycle 3 last time. The book list has been updated (and also includes books relevant to geography). ____________________________________________________ History: September 11 While I came across plenty of lesson plans, I really like these. They are divided...
Months ago, someone posted a link to this Dan Rather story on the “Shameful Side of International Adoption.” I recently just got around to watching it since we’ve been busy dealing with the Trauma Side of International Adoption. The segment starts with a recap of the story of Hannah Williams. While the Williams’ treatment of Hannah...