Wow–I only recently learned about the politics behind our childrens’ school lunches when I read a book called The Culprit and the Cure. Here’s what I learned:
The nation’s school lunch programs are funded separately from the education programs. They are governed by the USDA
The USDA’s mission is to promote the American cattle and dairy industries
This means [...]
What a wonderful series of books I have discovered! After a gruelling semester of full-time grad school and teaching children in my home school, my mother referred me to the enchanting Mitford book series as a great way to relax and enjoy the summer. She was right!
I wish I could put into words the inspiring, even [...]
Check out the great video below; I am so excited and impressed by the media attention that has surrounded and helped promote Ben Stein’s movie “Expelled” about education versus creationism! I just had to put a plug for this movie in my blog, hoping that all of my bloggy friends who believe in God will spread the word [...]
Thanks to Susan Wise Bauer’s The Story of the World sets for children, history studies are like playtime for my children! Some days, however, I find I don’t always have the time to get to the library and obtain Bauer’s “supplementary readings” (to go with each lesson) or do all the lesson activities the way I would [...]
Big thanks to the New England Historic Genealogical Society for making this rare photograph and its story available to the public; it really added to our recent homeschool discussions about Helen Keller and our readings of her biography as well as that of Anne Sullivan:
http://www.newenglandancestors.org/hkeller_release_feb08v2.pdf
As you can see, I have not been very bloggy as of late because I have been in the middle of some intense midterms.
Still, I wouldn’t trade this experience of grad school for anything (except my motherhood/marriage, to which all studies take a backseat anyway!). The reasons:
I’m a voracious reader. I spent so much time [...]
Healthy Muffins:Thanks to Wardeh at the Such Treasures blog for her scrumptious yet uber-healthy Strawberry-Cranberry whole grain (sugar free!) muffins–my kids love these! (Check out her recipes link–they’re all wonderful!)
Kid-Friendly Listening: Special thanks to Joanne for posting a link to this great site! Now my children can listen to the records I loved as a child!
Living Without [...]
Alfred Lord Tennyson wrote this poem in memory of his closest friend, Arthur H. Hallam, who died at the young age of 22. Last Sunday we sang this poem (put to music) in church to commemorate the New Year:
In Memoriam A.H.H.
Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky,
The flying cloud, the frosty light:
The year is [...]
Let’s talk about free time and how it is spent. From my own informal polling, I have learned that most people spend it in front of the television, watching a movie, or reading a book if not out with friends to eat, drink, or see a production of some sort (stage, cinema, concert, etc.)
Philosopher Mortimer J. Adler often voiced [...]
I say “A” secret because there are actually several secrets to happier children. Today I am mentioning only one: reading.
According to best-selling reading specialist/scholar/textbook-writer Jim Trelease, “every time we read to a child, we’re sending a ‘pleasure’ message to the child’s brain.” Contrast this with electronic media (television, video games, computer) which trigger adrenaline rushes instead, [...]
"La donna è mobile" means "woman is fickle" in Italian. This is the blog of one very fickle, super-busy gradschooling mother of five. I blog to share what I'm glad I learned and want others to know.
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I'm just thrilled with the way this series of books ended! Call me old-fashioned, but pro-family values and pro-abstinence (before marriage) in teen fiction always make for a pleasant and delightful read!