Category Archives: Learning

King Tut

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Angela

The girls and their auntie are up in Seattle for a few days.  The ancient Egypt obsession runs pretty deep in this family, and Bea and Ruth had a blast getting to visit the King Tut exhibit today. (A painting … Continue reading →

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On the Oregon Coast

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Angela

We are home from a weekend yurt getaway to celebrate my husband and our second daughter’s birthdays.  There was a driving rain most of the time, so we skipped the frigid beach in favor of a hike through the woods. … Continue reading →

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Tuesdays are for PJs

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Angela

During the school-year, Tuesdays at our little farmlet are PJ days.  It is a day of the week in which we do not have garden volunteers here, or any scheduled lessons or activities outside the home. (Our budgie, Mr. Chirples, … Continue reading →

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Nature Play and a Lunch Recipe

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Angela

The past two mornings, the kids and I have worked on harvesting the end-of-summer lavender, which we will use for winter craft projects.  (More on that next time). The lavender plants are all in the front yard, which is unfenced, … Continue reading →

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Tactile Play Part I

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Angela

Grandma Jan and Cousin Ruby got the children Perler Beads last week.  I have fond memories of making Perler Bead crafts with friends as a child, and was pleased to see how much the children enjoyed them, too. Hal spent … Continue reading →

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Nothing To Do

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Angela

The children are really enjoying this book.  It’s those days where we have “nothing to do” that the kids engage in deep, meaningful learning on their own terms. This week we’ve been playing a lot of card games (Bea’s favorite), … Continue reading →

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Advent 2011

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Angela

In this season, we add Advent readings, reflections and songs to our homeschool day.   Some way we are enjoying this season of anticipation: reflecting with an Advent prayer book from Ascension Presbyterian reading from The Jesus Storybook Bible celebrating with … Continue reading →

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Top Secret Adventures

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Angela

Many thanks to my mother for getting the kids a subscription to Highlights Magazine‘s Top Secret Adventures!!  Ever issue brings a new mystery to solve in a new country.  It’s one of the best structured homeschooling activities we’ve ever worked … Continue reading →

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A good, quiet morning

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Angela

…reading a few chapters in Ann Voskamp’s book before the children were up… …enjoying granola in the breakfast nook after morning chores, watching chickens, ducks mucking happily around the yard  (Cran-Walnut Granola recipe at the bottom) …quilting for a neighbor’s … Continue reading →

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Ducklings!!!!

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Angela

We’ve all been dreaming of them for such a long time, and now they’re finally here!!  3 fuzzy little day-old Indian Runner ducklings came home with us this past Wednesday. The duckings are just about the cutest things we’ve ever … Continue reading →

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