Books & Reading

Wisdom from Children’s Literature

I can’t think of anything weird to post for April Fools, but I have two fun snippets from my kids’ books. And I’m doing a little challenge with some friends, we are going to post everyday (other than Sunday) in April. Life’s been busy here, true, but mainly my perfectionism has kicked into high-gear regarding… Continue reading Wisdom from Children’s Literature

Books & Reading

Sunday Occupations: Pre-reading My Children’s Books

Sunday is not just another day. It is a cherished day of rest, no hustle and bustle allowed. One thing I try to do on Sunday is pre-read my kids’ books for the coming week. I have three kids, so this can be quite a list. I simplify it by excluding any book I am… Continue reading Sunday Occupations: Pre-reading My Children’s Books

Books & Reading · Nature Study & Science

Getting Started with a Difficult Book

Have you ever been intimidated by a book? I have. Currently that book is Adventures with a Microscope, scheduled in AO year 7. Eleven of the fifty-nine adventures are scheduled in year 7 (but you have to choose which 11 to do). For term one the book sat on the shelf. I didn’t know what… Continue reading Getting Started with a Difficult Book

Books & Reading · Mother Culture

Thoughts on John from J.C. Ryle

My morning devotional reading is from Daily Readings from J.C. Ryle , Volume 2: John. They are compiled by Robert Sheehan into a year long daily devotional book. While I usually make my Bible notes in a little spiral book dedicated to my devotions, some quotes have found their way into my commonplace book. As… Continue reading Thoughts on John from J.C. Ryle

Mother Culture · Nature Study & Science

My Science Notebook (A Mother’s Feast)

One of my favorite parts of homeschooling is learning with my children. My eldest son is working on year 7 of Ambleside Online, and one of the things we’ve started is a science journal. One of the recent, and ongoing, additions to AO is what can be called living science. Not using (boring, over priced)… Continue reading My Science Notebook (A Mother’s Feast)