Sailing Ships and other joys......
Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 4:09 pm
We have embarked upon the first year in our homeschooling adventure! So many have told me of their never ending search for the perfect curriculum. I am thankful to say that I believe we have found our perfect fit in HOD. Thank you Carrie for your thoughtful, insightful, and quality curriculum!!!! 
We are in our third week of Bigger and my DD and I have been so INSPIRED! Some of my favorite moments so far are as follows:
1. When seeking the dictionary definition of pride, we found the word modesty. This thought developed into a wonderful discussion about immodesty in clothing, which is to draw attention to yourself, therefore pride. I have been so thankful for the many teachable moments these lessons have provided.
2. My DD was asked by a family friend what she had been learning in school. I was suspicious that the one asking was checking up on me. But, DD went into a detailed account of Columbus and Cabot, including country names and routes.
3. The verse memorization has been so fun! While learning these precious Words of Almighty God, my DD took the challenge to increase her stamina with the exercises.
4. Today she has built a huge ship in the living room made of chairs, pillows and blankets. She is using the language of the books we have been reading; first mate, sailor, deck, mast, sails, trading, spices, voyage etc.... She asks, "Can a woman be a ship's captain?" "Of course," I say. She then takes all of her children with her on a voyage.
5. When sitting across from me completing her English assignment (her least favorite subject) she said, "I am so thankful I'm home schooled. There are so many distractions at school. I can focus here."
These are just a few of the many joys I've experienced in the last three weeks. My heartfelt THANK YOU goes to Carrie and all who help make these wonderful, Savior based curriculums! May you, your families, and your ministries be blessed beyond what you can think or imagine!
We are in our third week of Bigger and my DD and I have been so INSPIRED! Some of my favorite moments so far are as follows:
1. When seeking the dictionary definition of pride, we found the word modesty. This thought developed into a wonderful discussion about immodesty in clothing, which is to draw attention to yourself, therefore pride. I have been so thankful for the many teachable moments these lessons have provided.
2. My DD was asked by a family friend what she had been learning in school. I was suspicious that the one asking was checking up on me. But, DD went into a detailed account of Columbus and Cabot, including country names and routes.
3. The verse memorization has been so fun! While learning these precious Words of Almighty God, my DD took the challenge to increase her stamina with the exercises.
4. Today she has built a huge ship in the living room made of chairs, pillows and blankets. She is using the language of the books we have been reading; first mate, sailor, deck, mast, sails, trading, spices, voyage etc.... She asks, "Can a woman be a ship's captain?" "Of course," I say. She then takes all of her children with her on a voyage.
5. When sitting across from me completing her English assignment (her least favorite subject) she said, "I am so thankful I'm home schooled. There are so many distractions at school. I can focus here."
These are just a few of the many joys I've experienced in the last three weeks. My heartfelt THANK YOU goes to Carrie and all who help make these wonderful, Savior based curriculums! May you, your families, and your ministries be blessed beyond what you can think or imagine!
It fueled my tired mommy fire tonight!