Category Archives: Home Schooling

The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe {by Hanna}

The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe was written by C. S. Lewis.  The copyright date is 1950.  You can buy the book from Amazon.com.  It is also at the library and in my personal library. The main characters are … Continue reading

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Rome

{A picture mom took last time we studied Ancient Rome} This year our family has been studying Ancient Rome.  As we studied, we focused on 4 questions “What did they believe?,” “What made them great?,” “Why did they fall?,” and … Continue reading

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Family

Our little artist (pictures by mama)

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Truth

What is truth? Many people today tell us that there is no absolute truth. How can we know? Let’s see what the Bible tells us about truth. Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No … Continue reading

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The Legend of the Sand Dollar

There’s a pretty little legend That I would like to tell Of the birth and death of Jesus Found in this lowly shell. If you examine closely, You’ll see that you find here Four nail holes and a fifth one … Continue reading

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A Candle in the Mist

I longed to be a star, Or else aflaming fire, That all men, near and far, Might marvel and admire. But God said, “No my child, Splendor is not for thee; I want you for my tallow to dip, To … Continue reading

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Charles Darwin

Tomorrow, February 12, is the 201st anniversary of the births of both Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln. Both of these men are important historical figures. However, Charles Darwin had a very negetive impact on the world. Charels Darwin’s Theory of … Continue reading

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Valentines Hearts

We brought the iron, wax paper, crayons, a pencil sharpener, and string when we visited Grandma K and made this fun and easy project. You just peel the crayons and sharpen them letting the shavings fall onto a piece of … Continue reading

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Adoption

You probably all noticed my mention of adoption in a recent post, so I thought I would post some more of the story. On January 1 (a year ago) we were talking over New Year’s plans, and Mama and Daddy … Continue reading

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Quoting the Founders: Websters 1828 Dictoinary

Oligarchy n. G. A form of government in which the supreme power is place in a few hands; a species of aristocracy. Tyranny n. Fr. Cruel government or discipline; as the tyranny of a master. Monarchy n. Gr. A state … Continue reading

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