Written by Kari Patterson of Sacred Mundane I didn't need to wait for any test results: The findings were clear. I wrote here about the day I thrust a practice test at my son with no preparation, and a hummingbird saved the day and reminded me that education is more than standardized tests. I …
On state testing and holding hummingbirds
Written by Kari Patterson of Sacred Mundane. Sometimes it's like I sabotage myself. Have you ever been there? It's like, "Oh let's see: I'm super tired and grumpy today, we've had a full week and we're all a bit on edge this morning. Why don't we go ahead and set the day on fire by doing our …
3 questions to carry you through chaotic seasons
Written by Kari Patterson of Sacred Mundane. I always think “normal life” is just around the corner. I tell myself, “As soon as we get through the holiday months, or this sickness, or the busy season, or …" But it seems there’s always something. I keep waiting for normal, in vain. We’re …
Kari’s homeschool day in the life (with a 7- and 9-year-old)
Written by Kari Patterson of Sacred Mundane The title of this post should be Kari's homeschool day in the life (with Dutch). By this I simply mean that the age of my children isn't primarily what influences our days. It is Dutch who influences our days. I say this with love and with all the …
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4 ways to encourage delight-directed learning
4 ways to encourage delight-directed learning ~ Written by Kari Patterson of Sacred Mundane A stack of Sport Fishing from 1992? When my mother-in-law handed over a pile of 23-year-old fishing magazines, I wasn't exactly thrilled. We don't fish. Have no interest in fishing. My house is already …
