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What does that have to do with Cleaning?
Cleaning is one of my least favorite things to do. I love to make messes. I love to create. I love fun. When it comes time to clean up, I tend to feel the heaviness of the world crashing down around me. Too dramatic? Well, even though I have felt that way in the past,…
Read MoreBeing a Lead Learner of Great Artists
Christmas is over, January strikes, and the desire to be a lead learner seems nowhere in sight. There is nothing harder than getting back into the groove of learning after a holiday break. Unlike starting in the fall, the freshness of a new school year doesn’t exist to propel you into another semester of learning.…
Read MoreIdentifying the Gender of Latin Nouns – an Infographic
Finding the gender of Latin nouns can frustrate even the most eager new student of the language. With an understanding of a few simple rules, your student will soon be breezing their way through identifying the genders of any noun. Latin Noun Genders Want to print it out? Click here for a PDF download that…
Read MoreFavorite IEW Products
The Institute for Excellence in Writing has been a mainstay in my homeschooling curricula for the past six years for good reason: IEW products are empowering! When I first started homeschooling, I didn’t know if I could do it. I pulled my son out of public school in the 4th grade, and then we went…
Read MoreThe Power of Comparison
I think too often comparison gets a bad rap. Just like chocolate can be bad if misused, comparison isn’t the bad guy, it can just be used in harmful ways. Comparison can be a thief of joy, but it can also be a shepherd of wisdom. What?! You think I’m crazy don’t you? I would…
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