Chemistry
Posted in HOMESCHOOL on Aug 20th, 2013
‘A’ decided to spend his allowance on a simple chemistry set. He’s been having fun playing with citric acid, and looking at salt crystals under a plastic “microscope”…
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Lecture on Creation Science v. Evolution
Posted in HOMESCHOOL on Aug 20th, 2013
The boys and I attended a lecture given by Dr. Andy McIntosh, visiting from England. It was way over the boy’s heads, because it was a bit over mine, but we still gleaned a few good nuggets from it. The boys had fun with one of the slides…
Multiplication and Kale Chips
Posted in HOMESCHOOL on Jul 29th, 2013
Brothers drilling each other on multiplication, and enjoying a plate of kale chips! We can’t keep enough of this in the house. Yum yum!
The Search for Sodom
Posted in HOMESCHOOL on Jul 29th, 2013
The boys and I heard a talk by a married couple who assisted on the Tall el-Hammam Excavation Project archeological dig. TeHEP is a joint scientific project between Trinity Southwest University‘s College of Archaeology & Biblical History (Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA) and the Department of Antiquities of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Based on archeological evidence unearthed […]
Art Class
Posted in HOMESCHOOL on Jun 27th, 2013
The last class of the year. This is a clay project. Pick up again in August… By ‘A’…An Electronic Keyboard By ‘R’…A Beach Scene
BHN Open House
Posted in HOMESCHOOL on Jun 19th, 2013
At the end of the school year, our homeschool networks hosts an open house. It is a time when the kids can show some of the projects they created over the year, as well as share a talent they might have. I served as Lori’s Co-Coordinator this past year. She passed the torch on to […]
Lil’ Chick Fun
Posted in HOMESCHOOL on May 7th, 2013
Our Thursday Park Day had a nice little surprise. Our friend, Heather S. and her kids, brought some chicks to enjoy. They were definitely well loved by everyone…
National Day of Prayer
Posted in HOMESCHOOL on May 7th, 2013
May 2nd was the National Day of Prayer. The boys and I joined Eric and Crystal to attend the prayer breakfast at William Jessup University. We ended up seated toward the back, but fortunately they had large screens to help us watch the speakers… WJU President Dr. John Jackson introduced the event. Finally! Breakfast!! It […]
Whole Foods Tour
Posted in HOMESCHOOL on Apr 30th, 2013
As a part of our nutrition education, the boys and I went on a field trip to the Sacramento Whole Foods and took a tour with a woman who showed us different plant based items to discover throughout the store. Our tour guide, Linda! After the tour, we enjoyed a nice plant-based soup and salad […]
KLOVE/AIR1 Radio Station Tour
Posted in HOMESCHOOL on Apr 23rd, 2013
Our homeschool group toured the KLOVE/AIR1 radio station! Our group was so large we had to break up into smaller groups and go separate directions. Everyone we met was gracious and accommodating. The kids were able to see everything, from where things were recorded to engineering, finance, and the chapel. These stations are not only […]