80+ Alternatives to the Traditional Book Report

 

Last fall, our Language Arts curriculum had an assignment for a traditional book report.  Gracie hated it.  If it were just for that reason, I probably would not have decided to forego traditional book reports, but, to be honest, I don't see a whole lot of value in them.  We, as adults, do not write book reports.  Even if we do book reviews for Amazon or GoodReads, it is best NOT to do them book report style (Here's a great article telling why and how.).

When life cuts you down....

For the past week or so, our nation has been in even more turmoil than it's already been in 2020 as a result of the US presidential election.  Many conservatives (of which I am one) are very concerned about the direction that our country will be taken with the leadership of the so-called-but-NOT-official presidential-elect Joe Biden.  I, however, am concerned, but I am not devastated nor am I overly anxious.  As a Christian whose faith is in God, Jesus, and the Bible, I know that God is in control and whatever He allows will be for our good.  ("And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28)

A Tribute to My Grandmother Wilna Lee Bounds

Today is my grandma's birthday.  If she were living here on earth, she would be 99 years old!  I originally posted this on my former blog.

 

My Grandma Wilna Pauline Lee Bounds went to Heaven on Wednesday night. She was 90 years old and had been married for 70 years. 

Homeschool Planet: A Review and How I Use It

This is an edited post that was originally published on my former blog.

Homeschool Planet:  A Review and How I Use It

(plus a discussion of our current 4th grade subjects)

Homeschool Planet:  A Review and How I Use It (plus a discussion of our current 4th grade subjects)

How cute is this?

One of the things I want to start talking about on my blog is my homeschooling journey with my daughter Gracie.  I have homeschooled Gracie formally since she was 4-½ years old.  (I say "formally" because all moms teach their children from birth, but homeschooling typically involves using curriculum!)  Back then, I used one main curriculum, A Beka Books, so all I had to do was follow their lesson plans.  Over the last six years, I have made changes so that I'm using a variety of curricula that work better for us.  I'll highlight a few of those changes in future blog posts.