Mozart: The Boy Who Changed the World with His Music—Book Review
I love obscure books. I love reading obscure books. I love reviewing obscure books. The only thing I don’t love about obscure books is trying to source them, after somebody…
Read moreLily and the Paper Man—Book Review
I really didn’t need another public library book. I already had a review title halfway read, a church library book halfway read, a Victorian novel halfway read, and a musical…
Read moreInterview with Maria Miller of Math Mammoth
I am so excited to have the opportunity to welcome our interview guest, Maria Miller of Math Mammoth. Maria has a master’s degree in mathematics, and over twenty years of…
Read moreThe Case for Scheduling
There are two months of the year for making great resolutions about scheduling. One is September (or August, if that’s when your school term starts). And the other is January.…
Read moreThe Case for Science
Today we’re ready to tackle our next-to-last “case for . . .” post—the case for science. Science and I had a somewhat comical relationship throughout my school days. It wasn’t…
Read moreIn the School of Adventure: Fiction and Education
“Literature is a luxury; fiction is a necessity.” That was G.K. Chesterton’s opinion. We can argue about the overlapping boundaries of the two words. We can question the literal veracity…
Read moreThe Case for Geography
Today we’re going to take a look at the case for geography. If I’m perfectly honest, the case for geography has actually been the most difficult of the “Case for…
Read moreThe Case for Music
Yes, it’s that time of year again! You’ve got your core subjects all lined up. You’ve got a (semi) workable draft of your schedule finalized. You’ve yielded to the impulse…
Read moreWOW! 36 Weeks to a Vibrant Vocabulary
What colour do you see when you hear the word vibrant? I, personally, see green. Rich, vivid, growing green—the colour of the foliage on well-watered tree at the beginning of…
Read moreReading Over Their Shoulder: The Role of Parents in Children’s Literature
Just what is the role of parents in children’s literature? Do parents have a role in children’s literature? After all—kids’ books are for kids! I believe that the promotion of…
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