Category Archives: Lesson Plans

January with Nim’s Island

Posted on January 28, 2014 by savoire12

January has been a busy and brutally cold month for us.  After a wonderful winter break with the eldest, we finally had to drive him back to his college – sad days!  Still, it was a wonderful time with him … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year! 2014

Posted on January 1, 2014 by savoire12

Happy New Year!  It’s very exciting to start a new year.  We traditionally watch the Rose Bowl parade and play board games on New Year’s Day. We also still do lessons.  My kids  don’t always know when we are doing … Continue reading →

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Fall Fall Fall

Posted on October 5, 2013 by savoire12

It’s October and we are still working hard in homeschooling land.  I have gotten Raspberry Pi for the kids to learn computers and programming with it.  They really like it and are experimenting with it now.  We are also plugging … Continue reading →

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Music, Soccer and University Applications

Posted on April 12, 2013 by savoire12

My eldest is getting ready to leave the nest and entire a university.  However, his application process hasn’t been going smoothly.  He was rejected from his top choice after achieving a 33 composite on the ACT, which included a perfect … Continue reading →

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Government Lesson Plans

Posted on July 25, 2012 by savoire12

My soon-to-be senior in high school is required to take U.S. Government, aka Civics, to graduate from high school.  Since he had such a good experience with AP courses, we are looking at preparing for the AP version.  Additionally, as … Continue reading →

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