We keep our usual reading time around breakfast throughout the year, skipping a few days when we’re not feeling great or need a break. Offered the choice regularly, the kids always want to keep this element of our day.
Category Archives: Homeschool
On Violence
Maybe it’s unamerican to admit fear because of our revolutionary past. But we are entrenched now, and I am afraid. I nightmare, I watch. My forehead wrinkles crease more deeply in certain shared spaces.
Last Week in Photos – May 7, 2021
We’re ready for summer!
May 2 – Weekly Tracking
One week down…. Off we go, marching into the weekend at half pace, after a full week of go-go-go. I, for one, am tired. Full week, good week. May there be another.
Last Week in Photos – May 1, 2021
Between the intermittent snow + rain, we managed to get out quite a bit. This week was dedicated to science experiments, which the kids have decided they truly love.
April 25 – Weekly Tracking
Deep breath in… We’re hitting the end of our “school year,” or at least the part where I report it officially. We’re clearly ready to be outside nonstop, away from books and the table. Deep breath out… Two more weeks.
Last Week in Photos – April 24, 2021
Between the intermittent snow + rain, we managed to get out quite a bit. This week was dedicated to science experiments, which the kids have decided they truly love.
April 18 – Weekly Tracking
Please, please, please bring me more spring weather! I’m in love with the green and verdant things, and all of the birdsong.
Last Week in Photos – April 17, 2021
Week largely at home, with grandparent visit and inclement weather. We cooked out back, trampolined regularly and swam in Evergreen. There’s impatience in the air daily now; we’re thrumming with spring energy. Let us out!
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