Entries Tagged as ‘Home Education’

July 5, 2009

Nature Walks – Hidden Pond Nature Center

Took our first nature walk of the summer today at Hidden Pond in Springfield.  Such a lovely place tucked away in the city.  You’d basically never know that  you were surrounded by civilization by looking around.  Well, except that you have to drive through it to get into the area.

There were several turtle sightings but [...]

January 16, 2009

Planners, pencils and growing things

Three and a half years.  That’s how long we’ve been homeschooling.  I never in a million years would have thought I would be homeschooling AND enjoying it.  But, here we are.

I’m learning so much from our experiences.  Not just from what I’m teaching the girls but I’m learning about my girls themselves.  I can see [...]

January 15, 2009

Delusions of Springtime

It is freezing outside!  Wait, that’s not accurate.  It’s below freezing outside!  And the wind makes it feel like a whopping 10 degrees.  
I don’t mind cold, don’t get me wrong.  But if it is going to be this cold out we should be at least getting some snow.  Seriously.  It might make it worth [...]