Every school morning we read a poem, generally by one poet per term. This term it’s Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and… Read more A Visit to the Frederic Remington Art Museum
Firsts of 2023 in Pictures
This January I’ve spent more time than usual thinking about the highs and lows of the past year and brainstorming… Read more Firsts of 2023 in Pictures
White Elephants
On Friday we went to a white elephant party and naturally I needed to look up the origin of the… Read more White Elephants
8 Things I Learned in December
2. We never took the kids bowling in Owen Sound because it seemed expensive and now we find that in… Read more 8 Things I Learned in December
Favourite Things: December Edition
Happy New Year! We’re an ill and exhausted bunch around here, so it’s going to be another short post this… Read more Favourite Things: December Edition
Decoding Papers Found in Pockets
Merry Christmas, readers! I did not come up with a Christmas-themed post this week, so instead I want to share… Read more Decoding Papers Found in Pockets
Four Picture Books About Claude Monet
As I mentioned earlier, we are looking at Monet paintings for picture study this term and I’m surprised to find… Read more Four Picture Books About Claude Monet
Timeline of Electric Christmas Lights
I’ve been tracking how many days I “go outside for 23 in 2023” and I must admit it’s gotten harder… Read more Timeline of Electric Christmas Lights
7 Things I Learned in November
2. Illinois produces more pumpkins than any other state (possibly up to 95% of pumpkins grown in the US, but… Read more 7 Things I Learned in November
Favourite Things: November Edition
My monthly post is a bit short this time around, but if nothing else I’ve got some great book and… Read more Favourite Things: November Edition
Claude Monet in the News
This week we started our second term of the 2023-2024 school year. Following the Ambleside Online artist rotation, this term… Read more Claude Monet in the News
Two Picture Books About Grandparents Immigrating
I was searching through my notes about historical picture books and come across this pair, each based on the true… Read more Two Picture Books About Grandparents Immigrating
More Stories by Louisa May Alcott?
This past summer I posted about my dream career inspired by my reading of Madeleine Stern and Leona Rosenberg’s joint… Read more More Stories by Louisa May Alcott?