The Write Start
Today’s first “official” day of homeschooling cemented in my mind that Levi is not ready for a classroom. He spent a couple of hours on self-directed Starfall while I worked. He looked through some...
View ArticleIsaac and Learning
Although Levi is the student that is going through preschool, it seems that Isaac is enjoying some of the lessons. We put some counting audio and videos on the TV to get used to numbers and counting....
View ArticleCoolest Manipulatives Ever!
I’m not a huge fan of licensed characters. I don’t forbid the kids from watching cartoon movies and shows, but I won’t be decking out their entire rooms with a character or buying all of the...
View ArticleIsaac and an Innate Curiosity
Isaac is almost 3 years old. He is very curious about how things in the world work, sometimes to our chagrin–especially when it involves water or a piece of electronics. Still, even through the...
View ArticleHave Your Cake and Eat Pi Too
Mandi sure can bake. Those are cupcakes with chocolate icing. Isaac asked for an “alphabeta” cake for his birthday. Isaac wanted a yellow cake instead of pumpkin cake, and Mandi offered white or...
View ArticleIsaac: And So the Sun Sets on 2
Three years ago today, Mandi and I welcomed our second son, Isaac, into the world. In fact, I caught his rather large head. He was four weeks early due to preeclampsia. He was still seven pounds, 15...
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