Home School Resources
A Classical Approach to Music Theory from Garage Band Theory
Our house is constantly filled with music. My husband teaches piano, guitar, and drum lessons all afternoon four days a week. So yes, there is a lot of music going on in our home. The funny thing is that I am the one who was more “formally” trained. Remarkably, I know more theory than he…
Read MoreHomeschooling Fear: What if I don’t know enough?
Generally when I tell someone that I home school, I get a response similar to this: “I could never do that.” They follow with their justification of their inadequacies. A frequent fear is the idea that you wouldn’t be able to teach math or reading or science or insert subject of childhood dread here. Believe…
Read More5 Fears Classical Conversations Helped Me Overcome in Making the Switch From Public School to Home School
In May 2009 my husband and I found ourselves at a crossroads. Several events converged to propel us into changing paths from public school to home school. I remember feeling nervous about the changes that would come from making the switch as well as unsure if I could provide an adequate education for my kids.…
Read MoreCollege Visit: Touring Austin College in Sherman, TX
We’ve started with looking at different local universities. Since we live in the DFW metroplex, there are plenty of options to choose from! My son is interested in studying linguistics, but could also be open to getting his undergraduate degree in Latin. He’s thinking that he’ll probably need to continue his education and get a…
Read MoreEnjoy Learning American History with Dover Publications Coloring Books
I received these books free in exchange for my honest review. I was compensated for my time. As always, my opinions are all my own. See my full disclosure policy for more details. It just so happens that in our curriculum next year, my youngest and my oldest will both be focusing on American History. While…
Read More