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The Accidental Homeschooler: A Change of Seasons: Part 2
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Tuesday, September 20, 2011. A Change of Seasons: Part 2. In my previous post. I laid out the reasons that our family decided to leave Classical Conversations as our core curriculum. In this post I will explain why I find Tapestry of Grace. To be such a great fit for us at this time. There are multiple reasons why I love this curriculum so far. First and foremost it finally satisfies my son's appetite for history! He has thoroughly enjoyed every selection. We love the "living books" approach to learning&...
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The Accidental Homeschooler: Spring Clean-up, Body and Soul
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Saturday, April 11, 2015. Spring Clean-up, Body and Soul. I haven't posted here in a couple of weeks because I've been hanging out at my other blog, The Accidental Crossfitter. I have been on a month-long journey of reclaiming my healthiest eating habits using the Whole30. Method. It seems that whenever I seek to discipline myself in one area, other things seem to come into focus as well. I wrote this post. I have read two books this month that have impacted me tremendously. Before, so this information w...
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The Accidental Homeschooler: Change of Seasons Part 3: Five Lessons I've Learned Using Tapestry of Grace
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Friday, March 13, 2015. Change of Seasons Part 3: Five Lessons I've Learned Using Tapestry of Grace. Has it really been four years since we started this journey? We are now well into our fourth year of the Tapestry of Grace. But as you read this, know that I have never communicated with Tapestry of Grace on any level about promoting their product. Ever. I am simply a satisfied customer, and I get emails from readers. I thought this might help. Lesson #1: Don't try to be this guy on the first go-around.
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The Accidental Homeschooler: Religious Exemption Part 1: An Introduction to Religious Exemption from Compulsory Education in VA
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Friday, August 06, 2010. Religious Exemption Part 1: An Introduction to Religious Exemption from Compulsory Education in VA. When people find out that I have recently filed for "religious exemption" I am greeted with several reactions. One is, "What is that? Another is, "why would you need that? Which states are regulated heavily, moderately, or not at all. In our fair Commonwealth, you may home educate under several provisions, (see the pdf file posted here. Link to Part 2: What is Religious Exemption.
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Avocado Chocolate “Milkshake” | Life As A Plate
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Breads, Cakes, Muffins, Crusts. Snacks, Treats, Crackers. Avocado Chocolate “Milkshake”. Avocado Chocolate “Milkshake”. Nov 29, 2012 by. I’m writing this from the grave because clearly I have died from not having any wine in four days. Or brownies. You know, the things that make the world go ’round. Recipe: Avocado Chocolate “Milkshake”. 1/2 c crushed ice. 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder. 1-2 tsp. raw almond butter. Small handful of raw baby spinach (optional). 5-8 drops liquid stevia (optional). I did th...
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The Accidental Homeschooler: Things of Which I am Convinced
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Thursday, January 05, 2006. Things of Which I am Convinced. When I say this, I don’t mean it in a trite, fluffy way. I mean it in my bones. He is so all-emcompassing and complete, that I am convinced of my dependence on Him for my very next breath. For every member—from the toughest, most enduring Daddy to the little baby who can’t eat her dinner because she missed her nap and is too fussy. Food is deeper than mere sustenance. And noisy chewing, but we’re together, and we work it all out together. Then o...
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The Accidental Homeschooler: On Sheltering, Also Known as Overprotecting, or, Why I don't send my Kid to Public School
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Friday, December 30, 2005. On Sheltering, Also Known as Overprotecting, or, Why I don't send my Kid to Public School. When a mother is carrying a baby outside, and it suddenly grows cold and begins to rain, what does she do? The teacher, who is yet another stranger is expected to manage and control the behavior of this clutch of squirming limbs and bodies and even more, to send them home having learned to say their colors and read and write and count and add and how to understand that anyone's lifestyle ...
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The Accidental Homeschooler: Has He Ever Steered Me Wrong?
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Friday, March 13, 2015. Has He Ever Steered Me Wrong? Very early in our homeschool journey, I adopted the following verse as one of our key verses for our family:. Deliver me and rescue me from the hands of foreigners whose mouths are full of lies, whose right hands are deceitful. Then our sons in their youth will be like well-nurtured plants, and our daughters will be like pillars carved to adorn a palace.". I can hear the Lord, in His quiet way, speaking to my heart. "Have I ever steered you wrong?
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The Accidental Homeschooler: The Choices We're Given in Life...
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Wednesday, April 05, 2006. The Choices We're Given in Life. My brother gave my son a cowboy costume.handcuffs, spurs, badge, but no gun. I'm guessing that cowboys are becoming more politically correct these days. That did not stop my son- he quickly procured one from his personal arsenal. He ran downstairs the morning after receiving this gift (having slept with all of those cuddly items in his bed) and asked, "DO YOU WANT TO BE ARRESTED OR SHOTTEN? No "dood morning, mommy! Wednesday, April 05, 2006.
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The Accidental Homeschooler: About Us
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As I write this, my firstborn is about to turn 12, and my daughter turned 8 in May, and we are well on our way in this adventure we call homeschooling, for lack of a better term. The title "Accidental Homeschooler" applied to me when I started this blog. I was one of those people who said I'd never. But wait.wasn't this about our homeschooling journey? Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). My Other Accidental Blog. I write to understand what I think. I write for myself, but if you read it too, that's okay! Updated...