It is a Snow Day

Home school was pushed to a much later start than normal today because of a fairly rare event here, snow. It is one of the advantages (or disadvantages) of home school, no snow days. I was able to let my daughter play in the snow (wearing snow pants even), take a break for lunch, play […]

Home School Lessons: Practical Math

It seemed like many of the homeschooling parents I heard of were having their children make lunch or dinner as part of their home school day. I thought it was a little strange, but I understood that there was definitely teaching opportunities in the practice. This week, my daughter and I have been making cookies […]

A Great Day at the Tennessee Aquarium

We love the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, TN.  Not only is it a great place to visit if you are vacationing in the area, but it also offers wonderful programs for those in the region. The Aquarium has two buildings.   The oldest building is mainly focused on freshwater and is called the River Journey. […]