How Do I Correct My Child’s Paper?
Correcting a child’s paper can raise some questions for both the veteran and novice home educator….. How do I grade my child’s writing? How do I know they are progressing in their writing skills? What is considered “normal” for their grade? When a child hands in a writing assignment to correct, two types of […]
On the Road with HTHL: Colorado-to-Kansas
Welcome! Glad you are joining us On the Road with HTHL for the 2017 Homeschool Convention Season! Date: March 6, 2017- March 12, 2017 Colorado Springs, Colorado to Wichita, Kansas Monday It seemed like every Colorado Rocky Mountain dust particle landed on the HTHL van. Freezing temperatures hovering between 32 and 36 degrees and gusts of wind […]
On the Road with HTHL: Happy Mama in the Rocky Mountains
Welcome! Glad you are joining us On the Road with HTHL for the 2017 Homeschool Convention Season! Date: February 27, 2017- March 5, 2017 Rapid City, South Dakota to Leadville, Colorado Leadville, Colorado to Colorado Springs, Colorado Monday Mama’s heart is happy. We were headed to Colorado to visit two of my sons! We had one week […]
Well-Rounded Gal: Christ Follower
Thanks for coming back! I’m glad you are joining the journey with me. Last post, we met Proverb Gal, our well-rounded gal and identified seven areas that this well-rounded gal had going on! This post, we are checking out one of those areas that she was rocking the ol’ growth-o-meter and it just happens to […]
Well-Rounded Gal: Plan and Do
There are a bunch of ladies that are my inspiration. But there’s one lady that has captured my attention since I became a Christ Follower. I nick named her Proverb Gal. (You can read about her in Proverbs 31: 10-31 or HERE). She may not have an official name, but she’s one well-rounded gal. She’s the […]
On the Road with HTHL: The Grand Finale
July 11, 2016-July 24, 2016 Pasadena, California to Phoenix, Arizona to Placerville, CA Range of miles: 21,835-23,915 Week #21-22/23weeks Monday In the afternoon, we paid a visit to Marty and Carolyn Forte of Excellence in Education in Monrovia, California. What was supposed to be a few hours of visiting turned into a wonderful six-hour fellowship and ended at a […]
On the Road with HTHL: Sunshine and Sonshine in the South
May 23, 2016-May 29, 2016 Lansing, Michigan-West Palm Beach, Florida Range of miles: 15,379-16,217 Week #14/23weeks Monday: The sunshine and “Son”shine was bright at the Knoxville, Tennessee Petro Truck Stop, where we spent the night. Sun rays glistened on the Tennessee mountains and “Son” shine was burning bright through Truckstop Ministry Inc. Pastor Steve (pictured below) was ready […]
On the Road with HTHL: Stories and Courage
May 16, 2016-May 22, 2016 Ontario, Canada-Lansing, Michigan Range of miles: 13,654-15,379 Week #13/23weeks Monday: We were up bright and early to begin our trek to the Canadian border to visit our friends at The Learning House! We spent most of the day driving through the vibrant green mountains of Pennsylvania. Oh, how my eyes never […]
On the Road with HTHL: Cousins and Comfort Food
May 2, 2016-May 15, 2016 Indianapolis, Indiana Long Island, New York Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Range of miles: 11,724–13,654 Week #11 and#12/23weeks Monday: After that spectacular lightning show and pouring rain, everything was a little damp at our camp site. But the gloomy day was not going to shade our sunshine filled hearts. We quickly packed because we were […]
On the Road with HTHL: In Awe of God’s Wonders
April 24- May 1, 2016 Duluth, Minnesota- Indianapolis, Indiana Range of miles: 9,982-11,724 Week #10/23weeks Monday-Wednesday Green Indiana farmlands were quickly turning into industry and commerce. As we approached the city of Indianapolis, the thought of staying in another hotel room was less than appealing. Team HTHL longed for some outside time. We found a KOA (Campground […]