This morning, as I write to you, the world is full of even more uncertainty and unrest.
The news from Minneapolis, Atlanta, New York, and Washington D.C. is distressing. The rhetoric now is full of hatred and violence.
This morning my husband and I are also watching the memorial service for Ravi Zacharias; the world lost a great Christian apologist on May 19 - which adds to the somberness of these days. (We use many of Ravi’s materials in our homeschool - most recently I Isaac Take Thee, Rebekah.)
Despite so many hard things in the world, there is still beauty and good - watching this memorial service is yet another reminder of that.
As we OFFICIALLY closed the book on 9th grade this week (and I published our plans for 10th grade on the blog), I’m reminded yet again that homeschooling is WORTH IT. It is one of the biggest things we can do to ground our families in good times and bad.
The good things this week include free opportunities, a book for YOU, and a book for your kiddos, as well as a post I hope encourages you and you might consider sharing with those contemplating homeschool.
In many ways, this summer of cancellations is a GIFT. Many things that would occupy our time have been canceled. Travel won’t be quite as easy. We have time to indulge in learning, books, and time spent with family. I love a blank slate, and I’m looking at one right now.
“Your whole family can join in on the fun with this course - and it’s absolutely free! Everyone from the littlest to the biggest is sure to learn something about those creepy crawlies you can find all over your backyard.”
Summer Reading Calendar
Here’s another freebie for you - such a fun way for your children to track their summer reading. I’ve already asked some of my friends if I can borrow a little one for the summer just so we can use this calendar!
Have you read Jane Eyre?
I just finished reading Jane Eyre this week. I’m amazed at how a book written so long ago can speak so loudly to us in current times.
Why Do We Homeschool?
I wrote this post about 9 months ago - and as more and more people consider homeschooling I think it’s important I keep sharing WHY we homeschool.
You know, we don’t homeschool for the academics. We homeschool for their hearts.
What good is it if a person has all the degrees and smarts in the world and doesn’t care to make the world a better place for others? What good is it if they can’t show compassion for their neighbors or show humility?
So many people today lack integrity, compassion, convictions, faith, and motivation. If I could instill those things in my children through homeschooling then I consider the whole thing a success.
A Year in the Big Old Garden
Little Book, Big Story is a favorite blog of mine. Her review of this particular book struck me. (“These twelve short stories are crafted to be read aloud, mixing whimsical storytelling with the love and knowledge of backyard wildlife.”)
Again - I’m wishing I had some little ones to share it with, but I’ll do the next best thing - share it with all of you!
