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My Tanks are Topped Off
One of my favorite events in a year just took place. From Thursday evening to Saturday evening, most of my family were attending the Texas Home School Coalition Convention and Family Conference in The Woodlands. We heard dynamic speakers, we met people, we shopped, and we had a great time as a family discussing all that we had learned. The key... »
My 2011 Mom School
Last week, I shared with you my plans to focus on Early American History this up-coming school year. I am busy trying to get myself prepared for our first day, which will be in early August. We like to start school when it is too hot to do anything productive outside. The Thomas Jefferson Education calls this act of preparation on... »
Iron Sharpens Iron
Have you ever longed to really dig deep into the Bible? Are you hungry for "solid food" (1 Corinthians 3:2)? Do you know what you believe and why? One of the tenets of the Thomas Jefferson education is that you read from first-hand sources. Then you discuss what you have learned with others. Being able to carry on a discussion about... »
Seamless Lessons
This is my first year to completely write my own curriculum for my children. Eight years ago when I began my home-schooling journey, I relied heavily on curriculum. I used Sonlight at the time, which I really liked. It is a literature-based curriculum and I absolutely loved their reading lists. As I grew in... »
Does Literature Really Affect Your Life?
Since I was a little girl, I have loved to read. Reading brings me enjoyment as I grow and learn while simultaneously escaping to another world. I have a degree in English from Texas A&M University; therefore, I have dedicated years to the study of literature. I have grown to love fiction as well as non-fiction works. So many home school... »
Inspire Your Children
Early last year as I read A Thomas Jefferson Education by Oliver DeMille, I was intrigued by the Seven Keys of Great Teaching. One of the keys is "Inspire, Not Require," a phrase coined by Tiffany Earl. The premise of this idea is that forcing someone to learn is a bad way to teach. There are many negative outcomes and attitudes... »
Mid-July School Planning
When I go to plan for the up-coming school year, I begin by reading books on education. It helps me remember what things are important. And, I begin by setting goals. My goals will not be strictly related to "schooling" in every sense of the word, but will also include family goals, life skills I want my children to learn,... »
Homeschool Art Show
You still have time to enter the Art for Homeschool art show. The deadline is Saturday, May 1st. It is for any students aged 5-18. There is even a parent category. After the show is judged, then the winners will be announced and prizes will be given. The theme is "My Favorite Things." After I stopped visualizing Julie Andrews singing "These... »
The Six Month Purge
I have been reading books about the Thomas Jefferson education. They are really interesting reads if you are interested in homeschooling. Oliver and Rachel DeMille are founders of this educational philosophy based on how the great thinkers and our Founding Fathers were educated. They co-author the books. I have read two of the three main books discussing what a Thomas... »
