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Back in the Saddle – Ready for Extra-curricular Activities!

Friday, August 21, 2009

Well, it’s been nearly a year since I posted here. A lot has happened. I became adjunct faculty at USF for a semester to teach a graduate 20th-century analysis music theory course. I really enjoyed it. Sadly, I am not teaching there this semester. Maybe next, though.
I am teaching a class at our homeschool co-op this [...]

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Homeschooling update

Monday, September 29, 2008

So, we are almost into October, and how’s homeschooling going? Pretty well, I think. We are still trying to find our groove, though. Spelling and Math are getting done most every day, Sunshine State Readers are getting read, Science and History are being integrated into every other subject, along with Writing. As far as physical [...]

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First Day of School means one thing… Schulanfangfeier!

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Yesterday was our first official school day in our family’s home school. We celebrated at our friends’ house with a traditional German first day of school party called a “Schulanfangfeier.” Our hosts presented each child with a “Schultüte,” also known as “Zuckertute.” It’s basically a cone full of school goodies! They were filled with zipper [...]

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Spelling, Writing, and American History

Monday, August 18, 2008

My daughter suggested that we use an official school name like Adair Academy. I’m going to think about it. It would be fun to get t-shirts with our school name and a crazy mascot to foster some school spirit around here. I’ll keep you posted on school colors and mascot selection and naming!
I’m so excited [...]

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