Thought Provoking

Some of our recent read alouds----

Was Crispus Attucks a patriot, or was he in the wrong place at the wrong time?

I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country. This is the quote from Nathan Hale that I know. I learned that it could have been, I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country. Which one is correct? Does that really matter?

I do want my kids to learn the correct version of historical events. I don't know if they can in this day and age. A lot has been revised. I hope some of them love history as much as I do. I hope that they at least have the desire to question, research, and think on their own.

What We've Been Doing Lately

Enjoyed biographies of George Washington Carver and Robert Peary.

We are still reading By the Shores of Silver Lake.

Trying to watch of Liberty's Kids a few days a week. This brings back great memories with my older kids. I'm glad to have a second chance!

Plants

We are starting a study of plants. Today we discussed some plants of the Bible, drew pictures of trees in each season, and from our first chapter in Luther Burbank, Plant Wizard, we discussed clover, pollination, nectar and bees. We had a great start!

Read Aloud-Narcissa Whitman

We are finishing this Childhood of Famous American biography, a favorite series of mine.