Poetry, Literature, and Logical Fallacies
Summer school this year is heavily reading-centric. Reading is so important! I try to walk the fine line between challenging classic literature and stories that are fun enough to keep…
Picking up the pace
After a few days of adjusting to our routines again, we have begun to accelerate a little this week. Junior has a cool new desk set up in a corner beside…
Phonics, here we come!
One of my favorite things about home schooling has always been this Phonics program. I've looked back wistfully upon the early reading phase these many years, and never dreamed I…
The welcome packet from SSJ Cathedral School, including folder of info, bookmark, and a beautiful rosary and booklet commemorating the 60th anniversary of the school.
Appointments Galore, and Some Milestones
In the last week I have facilitated 6 medical/dental appointments in addition to the usual driving of kids to activities, and it makes me very happy that my calendar for the…
A Week of Days
This week has been one of keeping the head down and putting one foot in front of the other. Each day was much the same: My mornings usually began before…