How my kids named our Homeschool: Bluebonnet Ridge Academy
Since beginning our homeschool journey in 1998, I’ve pondered naming our little homeschool, but to no avail…so I asked the kids.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: classical grammar level
Ending our Grammar Years more Classically
In short, classical education focuses more on the basics of the 3Rs with real books, instead of textbooks.
Here is a peak at some of the changes we made.
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.
Writing our Texas History Curriculum for Grammar Students
That summer I researched the history of San Antonio and Texas, visiting all the sites possible.
I learned more about my home than I ever learned in school.
Our Legacy from a Dog with a Big Imagination
Jordan Wall, a high schooler who portrayed Joe Talbot, Wishbone’s teenage boy, engaged with the children enrapt with every word he shared about the tv show.
Instilling a Love of Reading in my Grammar Students
The key to one’s future is knowing how to read, which is the foundation of a classical education. Here are some things we did to help my struggling daughter.
Inspiring Patriotism with stories, songs, and example
My happy first grade memories recall reciting the pledge and singing a patriotic anthem while holding the American flag high at the beginning of the school day.
Creating our Lower Grammar Homeschool Curriculum
Since my daugter struggled with learning to read, due to undiagnosed vision issues, I found real books more helpful than the regimen of the pithy textbooks.
Growing my kids’ Faith with Flannelgraph Bible Stories
Mesmerized by pictures that stick to a board, they played with the felt figures themselves…a sensory integration activity that grew creativity.
