Tag Archives: homeschool
Weekly Wrap-Up – Already Fall
First weekly wrap-up this school year. I can’t believe we already have 4 weeks under our belts. We took a trip across to Greensboro, NC to visit family this weekend. 5 boys in one house – ages 8-15. It was crazy as usual. We turned our trip home Monday into a field trip. We drove [...]
New Page About Homeschooling in Nashville
I began a page about homeschool activities and resources in and around Nashville. More info to be added later!
Thoughts on the President’s Speech
We watched President Obama’s speech this morning. I believe his words can and will inspire some of his listeners, but my elementary age boys were unimpressed. I am glad he made the point that kids cannot expect easy success in life via music, sports, or stardom. It was an important reference to reality in the [...]
Fave Fridays – Nashville Field Trips
Our favorite Nashville field trips – Adventure Science Center – Homeschoolers qualify for the educational discount on memberships! Lane Motor Museum – Even if you are not a classic car aficionado, this inexpensive museum has some fascinating exhibits, including amphibious vehicles. Nashville Zoo – Our kids will go for the Jungle Gym alone. Discovery Center [...]
Weekly Wrap-Up – No trips to the hospital this week
Two weeks ago we were at the emergency room getting David’s head stapled and one week ago today we were getting the staples removed. No hospital trips today … yet! 14 days of school left and counting. I’m ready to be done, yet excited about starting a new year in August at the same time. [...]
Weekly Wrap-Up – Saved by Field Trips
Thanks everyone who left a comment for me last week on my first real post here. Field trips saved my sanity this week and I hope to give each its own post soon. We started off our weekend with 2 “unofficial” field trips. Saturday we took an excursion south to Huntsville to visit the U.S. [...]