Author: Ruth T.

Finding the Time for Rhyme

Posted by Ruth T. | Oct 4, 2018 | Academics | 0 |

Fair warning: third generation poetry lover here! My grandfather–overalls layered with grime...

Dear Overwhelmed Homeschool Teacher,

Posted by Ruth T. | May 11, 2018 | Getting Organized | 0 |

It is T minus so many weeks to the school year’s end. Mentally, you know that there is so much...

And the Stockings were Hung

Posted by Ruth T. | Dec 20, 2017 | Extracurricular | 0 |

It’s that time of year when family traditions abound – maybe more than any other time of year. Don’t forget to hang the stockings! From where did this stocking tradition come and what has made it popular today?

Attack of the Joy Suckers

Posted by Ruth T. | Dec 19, 2017 | Glimpses of Life | 1 |

In my imagination, they look something like a lamprey: fiercely holding on to their victims, depleting vitality until there’s little real life left. In reality, I’ve only seen what they’ve done–I’ve seen the results in myself. Suddenly, I find myself focusing on the negative.

The Library: A Home School Family’s Best Friend

Posted by Ruth T. | Jul 24, 2017 | Resources | 0 |

We know intuitively that our local library is a great resource, but let’s particularly focus on the library’s benefits for our home school. Do we fully utilize the breadth and depth of the services available during our school year?