Category Archives: Alpha-Phonics

Read to your Children & Around the World with Madeline

Following Madeline around the World “In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines Lived twelve little girls in two straight lines. In two straight lines they broke their bread And brushed their teeth and went to bed. … Continue reading

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Anywhere School – or Learning Anywhere

“I’m late, I’m late for A very important date. No time to say hello, good-bye, I’m late, I’m late, I’m late” (The White Rabbit — Alice in Wonderland)  Do you ever feel stuck on a tread mill, unable to step … Continue reading

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How it Began (Homeschooling in the ’80’s)

Dad, mom and two-year-old “C” moved to Washington state in the early 80’s. This was our first family home. Being overly ambitious, I hoped to demonstrate my teaching skills by instructing “C” early and giving her a great head start. … Continue reading

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