Category Archives: Homeschool

Another Poem

Posted on November 9, 2022 by dep31

I assigned one of the James Whitcomb Riley’s poems to the Moose for his Literature project last week. Since we were in the middle of the first major Fall storm of the season, it seemed apropos. I love all of … Continue reading →

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“Regular” homeschooling

Posted on February 11, 2022 by dep31

Every once in a while, someone asks me how homeschooling is going. “Are you guys, like, regular homeschoolers, or do you do anything unusual?” I don’t know any homeschoolers that would fit any mold that could reasonably be labeled “normal.” … Continue reading →

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Homeschool, sixth grade

Posted on September 7, 2021 by dep31

My 6th grader is two days into our fourth week of homeschooling for the year. He’s rather impressed with his stack of textbooks for the year. He’d like the record to reflect that this doesn’t include his piano books, Bible, … Continue reading →

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Firewood for physical fitness

Posted on December 23, 2020 by dep31

Rosebud needs to document hours of exercise and physical labor towards her PE credits for high school. This winter, she announced that she would be fulfilling part of her workout requests by splitting logs. I approve.

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Cyclops disproven

Posted on November 9, 2020 by dep31

Mr. Caffeinated is reading history and Greek myths to Junior. They have concluded that the legend of Cyclops is utter nonsense promulgated by urban residents because of the sheer improbability of a giant with huge hands being able to effectively … Continue reading →

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Leaning tower of apples

Posted on October 8, 2020 by dep31

Ah, fall. The season when we try to get on top of homeschooling, keep up with the laundry, and get the harvest put up before frost. Today’s circus: in ring 1, we have Spelling. In ring 2, we have the … Continue reading →

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The Cider Rebellion

Posted on October 7, 2020 by dep31

I guess I’m a rebel in my own little way. A confluence of events resulted in a minor, unnoticed insurrection this morning. Rosebud is taking a couple of classes at the local high school. There have been some stories in … Continue reading →

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Functional Measurements

Posted on September 16, 2020 by dep31

It’s so nice when their academic work actually reflects what we’re trying to teach them in real life. Maybe now when I send him for a pint of tomatoes, he can find the right size. He really enjoyed the fact … Continue reading →

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Friends are a blessing

Posted on September 15, 2020 by dep31

All this smoke is making me cranky, so I’m counting some blessings. Today, my good friend Michelle is helping my daughter with her math, which I’m profoundly thankful for because if it’s not written in notation on the music staff, … Continue reading →

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School Starts Today

Posted on August 24, 2020 by dep31

I’m ready… on paper.  I’d really prefer to have another week of summer vacation… but when the Moose and Junior both asked if we could start school a week early, what was I supposed to say?  “No, I’m sorry, it’s … Continue reading →

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