How to Choose a “Just-Right” Book for Your Young Reader

Tips and tricks on how to choose a book that is “Just-Right” for your child’s independent reading level.

Nature Walks – September 2021

“So come, get ready! Don’t delay! We’re on a nature trail today.” ~Maurice Pledger, from In the Woods Do you know what? I actually find it really hard to believe that September is already gone. I find it even more …

Life Back to Normal – As Normal as it Gets, Anyway. Reflections: 3rd grade, September 20-24

Paul and I made the final decision to have him return to public school. To end things off, we went apple picking for a field trip.

The Law of Attraction. Reflections: 3rd grade, September 13-17

I explore that which I really wish to attract with the Law of Attraction as I Paul and I make the decision whether to continue homeschooling or not.

Goals: Mastery and Thoroughness. Reflections: 3rd grade, September 7-10.

I reflect on my goals for homeschooling. Paul finds them a challenge.

Navigating the Bumpy Road. Reflections: 3rd grade, August 30-Sept 3.

Week 3 for our homeschool in the woods. I really like it, yet change is upon us and that is stressful as well. Paul is an apt pupil, though the honeymoon phase of homeschooling is over. Monday and Tuesday I …

Becoming Comfortable with the Curriculum. Reflections: 3rd grade, August 23-27

We are finding our pace in our second week as college, public school, and work are looming over the rest of us. But it is good to find our groove before those things begin.

A Slowish Start. Reflections: 3rd Grade, August 16-20, 2021.

We have decided to start our homeschool year mid-August. For me, it is an attempt to get our flow figured out sooner rather than later.

Quotable Wisdom: Keep Reading!

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” ~Dr. Seuss

Welcome Summer Vacation! Reflections, 5th grade, June 21-24

Homeschool wraps up for Elizabeth while Paul has a fun week. I go back to the school where I quit and see some of my former students. I also “did a thing” that I’ve wanted to do for 25 years.