Engine-building with a Smithsonian kit for Science
Recently my son built a model engine from a Smithsonian science kit.
Then he watched a Magic Schoolbus episode about engines.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Category: Homeschooling Grammar Stage – 18th Century Style
Pumpkin Carving Gospel Metaphor
Our traditional pumpkin carving assimilates an assortment of various Bible lessons my kids have learned over the years.
Here is the step by step process.
Celebrating the Feast of Purim with Groggers and Masks!
After studying Esther in the Bible, we reenacted the Feast of Purim like the Jews do, which coincided with the actual celebration.
Crafting Purple Dye like the Ancient Phoenicians
Phoenicia, famed for Cedars of Lebanon used to build Solomon’s Temple. was also famous for purple dye extracted from murex shells sourced in their harbor.
How we Created Bronze Age Art like the Ancients
We’ve since seen art from the Bronze Age in museums from Washington DC to the Getty in California. Because of this study, we have a greater appreciation for it.
College Geology Field Trips for Homeschool
My fascination for geology began in college field trips to the Hill Country where I took my kids for our homeschool science studies.
My Son’s Basketball Experience with a San Antonio Spur
Amazingly, a San Antonio Spur came from my old high school. Later he hosted a basketball camp, at our hold highschool, that my son attended.
Historical fiction book sightings in Colonial Williamsburg
Published by Focus on the Family, this terrific book seires of the Hutchinson family spans major eras of American history, great for homeschool.
Hurracane Tracking with NOAA and the Kitchen Sink
Tracking hurricanes has been a fascinating study. We learned a lot about hurricanes, as well as learning how to use a grid, and even improved our geography.
My daughter sang with Mwangaza Choir
The name Mwangaza is a Swahili word that means shining light, reflecting the gospel message they share through song. My daughter got to sing with them.
