Happy New Year!!! We had a slow start to our school year, how about you guys? We had the energy and desire to do some clearing out and clutter killing... so I went with it :-)In my life this week...We have had computer problems for weeks now. I had to unplug the newest school computer… Continue reading Beginning 2012
Author: Kay
Wife of a PCA minister, mother to 4 boys and one girl, homeschool teacher, household manager. I daily run the race set before me by the author and finisher of my faith.
Hebrews 12:1
Micah 6:8
Colonial Era
Please let me know if you would like more spaces or labels for your history hunting. There are several excellent resources we found while studying the Colonial Era of the New World, North America!! Videos: The Mayflower Pilgrims (very excellent history with maps) The Mayflower Deconstructed (excellent short video on the actual ship) Biography of… Continue reading Colonial Era
Middle Ages
We have really enjoyed our walk through the Middle Ages. There are so many interesting things to learn and study!! From the serf life to common medical practices, the Middle Ages can teach us so much about fear, power, poverty, faith, and superstition. Have you studied this fascinating period of history? Please link in your… Continue reading Middle Ages
Ancient World
In the beginning... Several millennia ago, people began to expand over the earth, most likely branching out from ancient Mesopotamia. Along with settling these lands, the people began to create a culture for themselves. We have the pleasure of studying the ancient world every 4 years with our Tapestry of Grace history curriculum. Studying these… Continue reading Ancient World
1800’s
The 19th century witnessed many historic events outside of the American Civil War. This is the place to share all those events. Did you study the industrial revolution of Europe or America? Have you studied Queen Victoria and her glorious reign of England? Have you walked the halls of Ellis Island where millions of immigrants… Continue reading 1800’s
What did he say??
There are many funny moments in parenting!! Sure, not all of them, but kids can just say the darnedest things!! One such funny moment came after a hike in the woods when we lived in NC. My children (the boys ESPECIALLY) will find much and various treasure when we are out and about hiking. We… Continue reading What did he say??
Where’s the snow?
"Where are you keeping the snow?" said Bing Crosby when his character in White Christmas steps off the train in Vermont. I feel about the same way :-(The winter just before we moved to the DC area, they got a record 24+ inches of snow here. My children were very excited about this prospect, yet… Continue reading Where’s the snow?
Kay's Little Korner 