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3.33

Posted on September 30, 2015 by deerfeet

It is 3.33pm.  That moment when I remember the promise that we can call and ask and He will teach us about the great unsearchable mysteries we usually struggle to understand – Jeremiah 33.3.  A relationship involves communication.   Communication involves … Continue reading →

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The Dictionary Game

Posted on January 21, 2015 by deerfeet

As a way of introducing new vocabulary to the children we had a game of “The Dictionary Game” – a firm favourite from my childhood. STATUTE Which is it? Something that creates a static shock. A written law made by … Continue reading →

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For the Home School Record

Posted on January 6, 2015 by deerfeet

Today, we start a new syllabus with three of our four youngsters.   And first thing is a field trip to B&Q.  I know!  Why B&Q?  It’s a maths/science project on light bulbs.  We shall be data collecting.  How many different … Continue reading →

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Rhythms

Posted on September 8, 2014 by deerfeet

We begin a week of concentrated work before we take a week out in one of our favourite places and I notice that the rhythms of family life are changing to a new beat.  Either I dance with it or … Continue reading →

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New Colours Call for New Ways

Posted on September 6, 2013 by deerfeet

With the door slowly closing on summer, I am standing with my foot stuck in it refusing to let the door close and admit that it is autumn.  But the horses kick up fallen leaves on our early morning rides … Continue reading →

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Finding Spiders, Ragwort Statistics, and Forgotten Secrets

Posted on July 15, 2013 by deerfeet

To say that the day began with finding a squashed spider in my underwear, would not be strictly true. Indeed, I did find a squashed spider in my underwear, but that was when I stripped to bath, having been for … Continue reading →

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The Joys

Posted on March 14, 2013 by deerfeet

I realised one of the joys of home schooling is that when it comes to holiday time, it really is holiday time. There is no homework to be done – otherwise that would be school. Here are some other joys … Continue reading →

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Art Afternoon

Posted on March 6, 2013 by deerfeet

An owl by the boy who thought he couldn’t paint. Seals by the boy who couldn’t be bothered to paint. Fox – by the diligent girl. And um…mmm…not too sure what by Miss Puddleduck. Oh! She says it’s a little … Continue reading →

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Heritage Seeds

Posted on February 28, 2013 by deerfeet

“The heritage of the past is the seed that brings forth the harvest of the future.” Tim took a picture of this written in stone in Washington DC. He showed me the photo saying he liked the quote so photographed … Continue reading →

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