Recently I published my first book. It took me two years to write it, and it was a labor of love. Interviewing old friends and making new ones was my favorite part of writing it. Writing is something I enjoy, and in the past, I have written articles for newsletters and newspapers. Today, as I… Continue reading Oklahoma Homeschool Pioneers
A Single Shard
This is a book for you to read to your children, or they could read it on their own. If you are one who looks for books to enhance history lessons, this one fits the bill. It is set in the 12th century in a coastal Korean town. If you are looking for books that… Continue reading A Single Shard
Homeschooling in Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s Constitution says in SECTION XIII-4: ”The Legislature shall provide for the compulsory attendance at some public or other school (emphasis mine), unless other means of education are provided, of all the children in the State who are sound in mind and body, between the ages of eight and sixteen years, for at least three… Continue reading Homeschooling in Oklahoma
Indian Food
I love food from the culture of India. As often as I am able, I will go to an Indian restaurant, but my family does not love it. That means not very often do I go our for Indian food. However, I have learned to make some at home that is starting to grow on… Continue reading Indian Food
Dress-up Preschool Play
Do you want to keep preschoolers busy and entertained? Collect dress-up collections. Make a “Chef” box with play dishes, child’s apron, oven mitts and play food; or a “Policeman” box with kids size police hat and shirt (easy to find at Halloween) with toy hand cuffs, badge, etc.; a “Doctor” box with white coat (man’s white shirt will… Continue reading Dress-up Preschool Play
Writing a Book
Writing a book is a lot harder than it sounds. I am in love with the process of catching up with old friends and meeting new ones, and I do love writing. Why would I write a blog? Sometimes not very well and not as often as I want, but nevertheless, I do. If I… Continue reading Writing a Book
Difficult Seasons
I am sure you have noticed long absences in my posting. I have struggled with the idea of posting anything very personal on this blog, but I have decided to allow you a closer look at my life. Not often, probably, but felt that today you needed an explanation. This has been a difficult season… Continue reading Difficult Seasons
Homeschool Pioneer Megan Cross
Megan Admire Cross 1998 Homeschool Graduate Home educating her children since 2005. Megan never went to public or private school, she was always home educated. Her family lived in Georgetown, Texas, and Megan was a year younger than her brother and ten years older than her sister. Megan’s mother began Megan and her brother’s… Continue reading Homeschool Pioneer Megan Cross
Homeschool Pioneer Rhonda Rogers
HOMESCHOOL PIONEER Rhonda Rogers Rogers Homeschool 1991-2017 Rhonda and Jim Ed have six children and began homeschooling their first child in 1991 when friends introduced them to Weaver Curriculum, a hands-on activity based curriculum. Rhonda loved it and thought it was so fun. As the children grew older, she added a diverse mix of other… Continue reading Homeschool Pioneer Rhonda Rogers
Homeschool Pioneer Karen Shipman
HOMESCHOOL PIONEER Karen Shipman Shipman Homeschool 1991–2013 Karen and Richard Shipman have three children, and they began their homeschool voyage in 1991. Karen went to her first Oklahoma Christian Home Educators Consociation (OCHEC) convention when her oldest daughter was three. Her first homeschool convention was in a small-medium sized church in West Oklahoma City with… Continue reading Homeschool Pioneer Karen Shipman