These are interesting times, aren’t they?
Because of the Coronavirus, it seems that many people are being thrust into homeschooling for at least two (and I’ve heard of situations going beyond that amount of time) weeks.
I must admit that I sat back and. thanked my lucky stars for the gift of homeschooling more than once this week. Our children’s education continues as normal. We aren’t dependent upon a “school” to educate our children.
In that spirit, today’s roundup will bring you things you can use in your homeschool and also an article or two for your self-education as a homeschooling parent. No Coronavirus updates here, just business as usual.
My son has been knee-deep in a LEGO Shakespeare project for his Challenge 1 class. He is working with some friends to recreate the balcony scene from Romeo & Juliet. I’ve been so pleased with his enthusiasm, creativity, and joy for this project.
This morning, as I read aloud Rocket Boys (a fabulous book, by the way), he organized more bricks and finalized Minifigure assignments. It brought me back to the “old” days of homeschooling when we would read aloud each morning and he would happily play with his LEGO sets.
As of now, these are the main Minifig characters:
We don’t have to lose the wonder in our homeschool high school years. Sometimes it takes some work to cultivate that wonder, but it is SO worth it.
Ideas & News You Can Use
Fun and Free Activities for March
Speaking of LEGO - this blog post contains fun ideas for March 14 (Pi Day) using LEGO bricks. It also contains activities for all ages for the month of March.
Adding Music To Your Homeschool (Podcast)
I had the great joy of being a guest on the Homeschool Sisters podcast. Take a listen!
10 Reasons You Should Read it Again
Betsy gives us 10 wonderful reasons to read a book again. I love this article!
I Don’t “Deserve” Self Care - I Rejoice in God’s Good Gifts Instead.
I posted this article on my FB page and it generated some controversy. I would love to know what you think. (Let me know in the comments below!)
The Gift of an Ordinary Day
This memoir required a box of tissue and a lot of quiet time from me. Oh, it was beautiful. I highly recommend this for all moms to read.
My prayer is peace for your family’s soul as we navigate these unprecedented times. Thank goodness for the gift of homeschool, where we can hold our children close and also have those heart-to-heart talks about their fears.