Electroscope Experiment

The first time, nothing happened.  We think it may have been that the glue was not dry at the base of the styrofoam.

Colons and Semi-colons

 Dear Businessman:


Here is a list of 'notes to self and students':
Be patient, do your best, and study hard.

Henry Thoreau had this advice: "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you have imagined."


I am also including the following notes on semi colons ;  :

Academy of Fine Learners, the Classroom

Kookidoo Cakes

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Early this week, Niah had this grand idea to bake and decorate a cake.  She made plans with her 'Diantie' to have a cake day.  In the meantime, Niah stole away moments in her room to create the plan for the cake.  This is the diagram she drew for the cake's design.  

This is the product of her vision. 

 She loves to watch Cake Boss and her dream is to have her own cake shoppe.  'Kookidoo Cakes'.

Thomas Jefferson Education

I am reading the book, A Thomas Jefferson Education, by Oliver Van DeMille and it is hitting me square between the eyes!  Through the renewed inspiration of this book, I have 'marching orders' by conviction to properly educate my children.  It is at times an uncomfortable read due to the fact that this author minces no words when it comes to identifying the undermining reasons for the disintegration of our culture and our country.  We have moved away from the mentor/classics model of education that helped shape some of the finest leaders in our history.  He speaks of the 'conveyor belt' education that has become the norm of the nation's education system.  It is a place where the herd mentality dominates and students are put in boxes and come out all the same! I

I am only  half way through the book at this date and I am looking forward to taking some stolen moments to finish.  I can see that the task ahead puts great responsibility into my lap as I must

The American Revolutionary War at Riley's Farm

The British Judge, Jury, and Attorney of the Accused.  The Accused were being tried for violating the Stamp Act.  Very entertaining session in Her Majesty's Court, no wonder we sought independence.

The Patriots at battle with the British (we of course are the Patriots).

We were so fortunate to have Mr.Riley give a speech to our group.  He spoke of our American History and of FREEDOM!

For lunch we shared a small chicken pot pie, the best I have ever eaten, and for dessert, we shared an apple tart.  For drink, we pumped water from the hand well accessing the pristine spring water that flows from the mountains.  We ended our day with a gorgeous walk through the apple orchards where we picked heirloom apples.  What a beautiful day!  Ah, the beauty of homeschooling.  This was rich.

The Headless Horseman Lives!

The Headless Horseman Lives!