Becoming Patriots of the American Revolution
Presenting the 18th century with Martha Washington (myself), Abigail Adams (my daughter), and a boy from a plantation near Yorktown(my son).
18th Century Virginia Musings
Category: Our Homeschool at Bluebonnet Ridge
How I Planned our Unique 18th Century Dialectic Studies
I wrote my own lessons for the 18th century which reveals imperative elements so we can engage as Americans and promote self-governance.
My Son’s Rewrite for the Editor of IEW’s Magnum Opus
My son received snail mail from IEW regarding his submission to Magnum Opus!
Would he rewrite it with the editor’s suggestions, for publication?
Why we chose Teaching Textbooks for Math
With the books come all the CDs needed to have a math tutor at hand to explain the lessons and every single math problem.
How Bridge to the Latin Road bridged our gap in Latin
The Bridge incorporates lots of dictation which has taught my son to hold large chunks of information in his head while writing out what he hears.
Organizing Homeschool Assignments
Very simply, my kids keep clipboards for the week, but use 3-ring binders for cumulative information.
At the end of the year they create a memory book.
Homeschool Bookfair and Seminars
The Davy Crockett for the Alamo reenactor handed me some paperwork to join their group.
He said that my kids and I knew more about Texas history than most.
Institute for Excellence in Writing Revolutionized Us
For years my kids struggled with their writing skills. My daughter couldn’t write cohesively, whereas my son was overly verbose. None of it made sense.
Decoupage History, Project, and Gift
After creating his own 18th century project, for Mother’s Day my son surprised me with a decoupaged memory box of my own!
French Renaissance Table for an Awana Club Banquet
The banquet theme was Around the World. The serving teens would wear elaborate costumes and provide coordinating table decorations.
