This year we’re studying North Carolina, and it’s impossible to study the culture of this Southern state without looking at the tradition of barbeque. Smoking meat is a big deal here, but it’s changing with the convenience of gas heat for cooking – and that’s why we went old school and visited The Hillsborough… Continue reading Studying NC Culture: The Hillsborough BBQ Company
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Studying France: A Grocery Store Scavenger Hunt
Our homeschool geography fair is coming up, and so we’re embarking on a study of France. One of our favorite ways to learn about a new place is to study the culture of food in that place, and so we headed out on a foodie scavenger hunt. The idea is simple. Each child loaded up… Continue reading Studying France: A Grocery Store Scavenger Hunt
Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “Isabel’s Secret”
This month our girls read Isabel’s Secret – partly because we loved this story, and partly because there were so many fun things we could do with it! There wasn’t nearly enough time for everything, but we pulled out a few great options. I love Jan May’s books, and Isabel is just as wonderful… Continue reading Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “Isabel’s Secret”
Grapevine Studies Review & GIVEAWAY
Have you heard of Grapevine Studies? Grapevine Studies are Bible curriculum books that blend drawing and scripture study. It’s not art, though – the lessons keep it simple with stick people and basic shapes, which makes it friendly to people of all ages. We’re fairly new to the curriculum, but we’re becoming big fans –… Continue reading Grapevine Studies Review & GIVEAWAY
GREAT See the Light Black Friday Sale – Happening Now!
We LOVE See the Light products around here. They make learning fancy art theory and techniques easy and understandable for everybody in our family, and I love seeing how our enjoyment in creating and appreciation of art is growing as we use these DVDs. So, read on to find out more about their biggest and… Continue reading GREAT See the Light Black Friday Sale – Happening Now!
Book Club, Boys’ Edition: “Masterpiece” by Elise Broach
This month we read the amazing Masterpiece truly provides the opportunity to discuss all sorts of moral issues – like friendship, bullying, theft, honesty, love, and much more. We played a little game with our discussion questions, and the boys were incredibly deep with their thoughts and their answers. I was most impressed! Choosing… Continue reading Book Club, Boys’ Edition: “Masterpiece” by Elise Broach
110+ Things to Study in Nature
The Nature Photography Contest is still in full swing, and as I was thinking about what might be available to you in nature – wherever you are – I realized that in October, I tend to think of the same few things – but those things might not be available to you. Brainstorming gave me… Continue reading 110+ Things to Study in Nature
“Lamb of God” Cupcakes
I recently saw a picture in passing of fluffy cupcakes decorated as lambs for Easter, and since My Little Man loves to bake, I knew this project would be right up his alley. I don’t remember where we saw the picture, so we decided to make up our own ‘recipe.’ These cupcakes are not exactly… Continue reading “Lamb of God” Cupcakes
Chinese New Year Party with Winter Promise
I received a free copy of Winter Promise’s Children Around the World curriculum in exchange for a series of posts about how we are using it. This is one such post. For my complete review and disclosure policy, click on the ‘Full Disclosure’ tab above. We recently spent several weeks studying China for our… Continue reading Chinese New Year Party with Winter Promise
World Tour: Our Japanese Dinner (with Korean Chopsticks)
Our tummies enjoyed Germany so much that we decided to make some Japanese food, too. Now, if you’re Japanese, I mean no disrespect, but I’m not and know very little about it, so our foods are, maybe, Japanese-esque. We had grilled chicken marinated in teriyaki sauce, steamed broccoli, and noodles. Ramen noodles of the Oriental flavor.… Continue reading World Tour: Our Japanese Dinner (with Korean Chopsticks)
