First Americans and More
Hello, Down Home readers and welcome to week 12! This first trimester is all too quickly wrapping up. (Did you get your progress reports turned in yet?) For our Monday
Category: Homeschooling
Magellan and Vespucci
Hello, Down Home readers and welcome to the start of another week. Let’s be honest, sometimes homeschool days can be hard. And if we are really honest, there are days
A Day in the Life: The Coté Family
We have another A Day in the Life post today! A couple of times a trimester we ask a SLOCA family to give us a glimpse into what a typical
Balboa, Cabot, and Velazquez
It is week 10! Isn’t it fun learning all about the Age of Discovery and the explorers and their adventures? We have another Monday Mix-ins for you with a variety
Reflecting on the Wonder Conference
At the Wonder Conference, I felt a true sense of community among others who desire the same as me: to make new discoveries and enrich our home education. I love
Christopher Columbus
In 1492… Can you think of that date and not hear the rest of the rhyme in your head? (“Columbus sailed the ocean blue.”) I (Sharon) can’t. Thirty-some years ago
Maps, Math, & Marriage
Happy Monday! We hope you are enjoying the extended weekend. These extra days off are the perfect opportunity to delve into some enrichment activities and Monday Mix-ins is here to
Sofonisba Anguissola and Henry the Navigator
Happy Monday!!! Can you believe we are already halfway through the first trimester? As we move from the Italian Renaissance to the Age of Exploration, today’s Monday Mix-ins offers a
Raphael, Savonarola, and Don Quixote
Happy Monday! Can you believe it is already week 6 and this is the last day of September? The weeks are flying by. Before we get to this week’s Monday
A Day in the Life: The Cumberland Family
Happy Wednesday and happy fall! We have our first Day in the Life post of the year today! Since, I (Sharon), took over as the Down Home blog curator, there