Today was our 2nd day of Classical Conversations. We meet every Tuesday, from 9-12, for 24 weeks per school year.
I LOVE IT!
I first heard about the classical model of education less than 6 weeks ago. In that time I have read tons of books and articles on the subject and am [...]
Category Archives: School
Classical Conversations
September 1, 2009 – 10:31 pm
How to Draw a “Der”
August 31, 2009 – 5:39 pm
One of Savannah’s favorite things to do is draw. In school we’re learning about using the acronym “OiLs” to draw pictures.
The “o” stands for circles and/or ovals that are hollow. The dot at the top of the “i” stands for circles and/or ovals that are shaded in, the line under the [...]
School Days are Here Again
July 7, 2009 – 8:01 pm
The school of York is back in session for the 2009-10 school year as of yesterday. I’ve been a little stressed trying to decide how I wanted to lay out our school year for 1st grade. Last year I decided to wing it.
Have I mentioned I’m not a “wingin’ it” sorta gal?
It was [...]
First Field Trip
January 27, 2009 – 10:06 pm
A few posts back I mentioned joining a local homeschool group. Last Friday we went on our first field trip with them to the Mayfield Dairy in Braselton.
As a new homeschooler I suddenly felt the pressure to make sure my kids were up to par. Prior to the trip we went [...]
A Lesson from David
January 8, 2009 – 3:28 pm
When the thought of homeschooling was just an inkling swimming around in my head, I asked a lot of questions. There were a few homeschooling moms that I knew, so I started with them. Most said the same things about why they decided to school at home and what their biggest struggles were. [...]
