Today (Day 3) we are spending a little time in the beautiful haven of Seabrook Island, SC. These barrier islands have a rich and varied history, and Seabrook is especially well known as a sea turtle sanctuary (more on that in a later post). On our way out here, we saw several island women engaged [...]
My alarm beeped with a shrill screech in the morning quiet, its face lit ghostly green as it admonished me to begin my day. Swinging clumsily, I knocked it off of the cardboard box that it perched on, belting it to the floor in my sleepy stupor. It was only 6:30, and tempting as it [...]
July 2010 Inspire! Summer is the time of year that students’ attention may wander and you may have a more difficult time catching their attention. Here are a few ways to “grab” their attention in each of the educational disciplines! Ideas for younger students: Children in these age groups absorb anything we tell them without [...]
June 2010 Inspire! While it is true that many homeschool families take a break from more structured learning in the summer season, this does not mean that all learning should be put on the shelf. Summer is a time to explore different areas of interest or brush up on some basic skills. Math Math fact [...]
July 2009 Inspire! Summer is a time to relax, enjoy the beautiful weather, and spend time with your family. Many families, including those that homeschool, take time off from formal schooling during the summer months. Just because you are taking a break from organized lessons doesn’t mean that learning has to come to a halt. [...]
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