As we prepare for our studies of human anatomy this fall, I am excited to announce the release of the Human Anatomy unit by Mia Borojevich. Here I just want to quote from a post from last year: After searching through many books earlier this summer, I realized that it’s not always easy to find textbooks and […]
New to Homeschooling (or not)? Plan to Be Flexible!
Raise your hand if your homeschool days always go as planned. {My hand is not raised. And crickets are chirping.} If it’s not already absolutely apparent, I want you to know that I love to plan. I’ve written plans and checklists down on post-it notes since… before I was born? (Okay, okay, okay. I’m exaggerating. […]
Simply Star Wars
A not-so long time ago [11 years], in a galaxy [town] not so far, far away [Knoxville]… a child was born to Gary and Brandy Ferrell. We celebrate the memory of this momentous event by inviting you to join us for Galactic Alliance Pizza from Jabba-the-Pizza-Hut, and Star Wars Cake and Ice Cream from the […]
Of Curriculum and Schedules and a Tapered Start
Things change. Routines shift. Schedules adjust. And you find yourself searching for a new normal. When Gary was home a few weeks ago, I suddenly couldn’t breathe. “Gary, how in the world am I going to homeschool this year with an infant when you leave for Brazil?!?” Nevermind the fact that we’ve homeschooled through a […]
The Plan vs. Reality
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. Proverbs 16:9 Homeschooling humbles me. I’m inconsistent. I’m a perfectionist. I’m selfish. I’m distracted when I need to focus. I’m focused when I need to be distracted. I have poor time-management skills. And, boy, am I impatient! For me, the hardest part about […]
Benjamin Franklin Unit Study
One of my favorite benefits of homeschooling is the flexibility to embark on interest-led learning, especially in the early years. And there’s a certain someone in our family who enjoys projects and unit studies from Homeschool in the Woods. [This, my friends, is a gross understatement.] In fact, this certain someone has specifically requested to […]
Classical Conversations Cycle 3 Week 1
All of the following resources (and more) have already been available (organized by subject) on our Cycle 3 Resources Page. There are several resources on our Cycle 3 Subject Resources Pages that span multiple weeks. You will not find memory work verbiage or other copyrighted information in my links lists or in my documents. Cycle […]
Classical Conversations Cycle 3 Week 2
All of the following resources (and more) have already been available (organized by subject) on our Cycle 3 Resources Page. There are several resources on our Cycle 3 Subject Resources Pages that span multiple weeks. You will not find memory work verbiage or other copyrighted information in my links lists or in my documents. Cycle […]
Classical Conversations Cycle 3 Week 3
All of the following resources (and more) have already been available (organized by subject) on our Cycle 3 Resources Page. There are several resources on our Cycle 3 Subject Resources Pages that span multiple weeks. You will not find memory work verbiage or other copyrighted information in my links lists or in my documents. Cycle […]