Homeschooling

A Personal Testimony 2009 was not the best year for me. It began with the cancellation of the winter session at our school and, with it, a class I was looking forward to teaching. That also meant my children would be at home. Three weeks of extra “vacation” that we…

A Persuasive Essay for Video Games If you had to count, how many times a week do you have to ask your kids to do their schoolwork? Please understand, I use the word “schoolwork” because it’s for school not home. But I digress. Let’s say for argument’s sake, your son/daughter comes to you because he/she wants…

How do I know when I’m done? How do I know when it’s done correctly. How can I work without having an adult come point out all my mistakes, when I was so sure I had done a great job? All in a day’s thoughts for a child. …

Ylvie and I are thrilled Purple Shelf Media lettuce review this un-beet-lievable book: Bravo Avocado! Our main character is an avocado. At the farmer’s market, she sees signs for Today’s Specials. Zesty Lemons! Juicy Peaches! Avocado wants to be special, too! As she visits her friends, Pickle, Olive Oil, Pumpkin…

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When I was a kid, I walked to school or rode the bus alone, not uncommonly, every day. I remember dodging wannabe thugs at school, having near misses with bullies on the playground, and ducking as disgusting wads of spitballs flew through the bus. I remember all kinds of school…