Monthly Archives: April 2006

Gearing up

Posted on April 26, 2006 by

Things are hopping around here. We are painting, laying wood floors and making various repairs here at Casa Hawthorne. Please pray that I will recover from the soreness and general fatigue quickly, and that we will get things back in order ASAP so the kids will have their home back. So in the midst of that we are still trying to have fun and get something done. The plan is to get back in the … read on, my friend…

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Turbo lesson planning, etc.

Posted on April 14, 2006 by

In our break this week I have been a busy bee, trying to prepare lessons for the next 12 weeks so that I can focus on the principles and not spend all my time preparing on the weekends. You may know that we educate year-round, with a month off in April, August and December. This works very well for us. So my plans are in overdrive. With God’s grace I was already able to plan … read on, my friend…

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The coverings of the buds

Posted on April 10, 2006 by

In botany last week we discussed bud coverings, structures that serve to protect buds in harsh weather and keep them safe until spring. They are thick shingle-like coverings with a glue-like substance to hold them shut tight. In some plants the inside of the bud covering (sometimes called a “winter-cradle”) is lined with a downy substance to shelter the little bud and keep it warm–its little blanket.  The trees in warm climates do not have bud … read on, my friend…

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Making more of Easter

Posted on April 10, 2006 by

Melissa has some terrific ideas to make Easter more meaningful. See them here. We are adding to our traditions. Last year we started a tradition of serving communion on pillows in the LR and reading from the account of the Last Supper. It was such a sobering experience. I can’t wait to try some of her suggestions. Hope her ideas will inspire your family to make Easter more of an event.

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The Best Weekend Ever

Posted on April 10, 2006 by

I had the most amazing weekend. It had nothing to do with home education or church or family. It was all about art. I almost never get opportunities like this. Here’s what happened.  First, I went to a workshop at the Philbrook taught by my favorite book artist, Julie Chen. It was so fun to meet her and spend the day making books. We did a carousel book and you can see it on my … read on, my friend…

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Our week: April 3-7

Posted on April 6, 2006 by

Well I’m here at Homeschool Journal now. If you have thought about starting a blog, this is a great place. The people here are so helpful. We had a good week. It was not an eventful one, but we got our lessons in. Art has been fun. We are discussing the elements of art, and line is the first element. We have not done any history this week because we are in trasition and I didn’t want to start … read on, my friend…

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Goodbye to HSB

Posted on April 3, 2006 by

This was my last post at Homeschoolblogger. When I wrote it I was sure I would not continue to blog. As you can tell, that idea changed, but my thoughts in this post have not. And I will spend more time with my kids. It is with a sad and heavy heart that I say goodbye. This blog will be deleted shortly. I have been wrestling with this decision, hoping that the owners would explain … read on, my friend…

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SDS study group forming

Posted on April 1, 2006 by

The Self-Directed Seminar from FACE is a place many families new to the Biblical Principle Approach begin. It is a study to renew your mind and to form your philosophy of education. Bren was so kind to set up a schedule for those who want to go through it together. The study begins April 4 and lasts for 18 weeks or so, ending just in time for the new school year to begin. If you … read on, my friend…

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