Nothing to hide ~ Written by Kari Patterson Do you ever wonder how your kids will describe their homeschool experience someday? I try not to dwell too much on it; we do our best and hope they'll look back with fond memories and maybe even a bit of gratitude. But it does cross my mind now and …
8 helpful expectations for a successful school year
8 helpful expectations for a successful school year~ Written by Kari Patterson My husband used to call me a delusional optimist. Not just optimistic, ridiculously optimistic. Or, from his perspective, optimistic in a way that doesn't line up with reality. I concede. And while I still believe …
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Teaching Kids to Take Initiative (Part 2)
Teaching kids to take initiative (Part 2) ~ Written by Kari Patterson "What can I do for you this morning, MoaLoa?" Heidi (14) had just woken up and come downstairs. She has about a dozen knick-names for me, so that wasn't new, but it struck me afresh: She has become so helpful, I couldn't do our …
How hard do I push my hesitant child?
How hard do I push my hesitant child? ~ Written by Kari Patterson As I typed this title tears sprang to my eyes. Wow, what a journey it's been. If I had to sum up what it's been like the last 16 years with an Asperger's child, this question is what comes to mind. How hard do I push my hesitant …
How to Use Literature Guides as a Full Language Arts Curriculum
How to Use Literature Guides as a Complete Language Arts Curriculum ~ Written by Kari Patterson As a mama with very different kids, including one on the spectrum, we have tried a little bit of everything, curriculum-wise. Over the last 11 years we've done Saxon, Singapore, Life of Fred, Bob Jones, …
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