Do you remember those little newspaper like flyers we used to bring home as kids where you could order great books that were really cheap! In my day, most books cost 25c to$1.00 for well-known titles and authors. Mom would send a dollar or so in an envelope to school. We loved book day when ...
Traditional schools often have classroom magazines to augment their curriculum. Some of these magazines would be great tools for homeschools as well. I have checked out several classroom magazines and used them in my homeschool. Here I will share my results: Time for Kids- This is a 4 page magazine with a bunch of different ...
Dumbledore’s words are powerful and live on in the heart of wizards and witches everywhere. With Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows being released in bookstores and Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix on the silver screen, there is no better time to remember the words of our beloved Headmaster. 10.) “By all means ...
Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix is out on the silver screen and the finale of the series is approaching with the looming release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, so it seems appropriate to reflect on some old wisdom from Sirius Black. 10.) “There’s enough filth on my robes without you touching ...
Boston Latin School, founded 1635, is the oldest school in America. Period. It is one of three exams in Massachusetts (the other two are Boston Latin Academy, formerly Girl’s Latin, and the John D. O’Bryant). But, as prestigious as the school is, there are still some things most people don’t know about good ol’ BLS. ...
With all the buzz about Harry Potter surrounding the new book and movie, it seems right to look back at some of the good times we’ve had with Ron Weasley, Harry’s sidekick and best friend. 10.) “Sunshine, daisies, butter mellow, Turn this stupid, fat rat yellow.” So Ron’s gotten a little smarter over the years… ...
Writing is a great way to encourage kids to explore their imaginations and to improve their understanding of the English language. If you would like to encourage your child to write more then you may want to see if they would like to enter a writing competition that is designed for kids. If they are ...