Wow. My post titles are surely getting lame, aren't they?? Or, perhaps...more direct. In any case, I am sharing some of our little homeschool space here today. This is the view from my desk. It is beautiful and peaceful. And the perfect spot to wait for the leaves to change. Still waiting. Still.
This is where Flynn and I spend our afternoons. This little space is in the open area on the second floor, so we have a cozy spot without much distraction in which to work. Flynn is in eighth grade, and honestly, I thought years ago that I loved the elementary years the best. I still hold a special place in my heart for those precious days of colors, numbers, shapes, and songs. Yet, I am finding the middle school years to be great in a different way. Flynn and I talk about things as we learn, and we both feel enlightened and excited when we explore something new. She enjoys World History a great deal, and I do as well. We are using a curriculum that takes an entirely chronological approach, and currently, we are studying the Mughal Empire in South Asia. She also really enjoys and excels in Geometry. Knowing my limits, I am using an excellent math program called Teaching Textbooks, now online, which allows her to bypass my areas of comfort involving math! Even as an eighth grader, she enjoys listening to some of our favorite Halloween books, the same ones I used to read to her as I sat in a rocking chair with her on my lap.
I'll leave you with a favorite snack idea that we all love. I thought I shared it before, so apologies if I have. I got this recipe from Peyton's husband's mom, who made a batch for us once. So easy! So good! Enjoy!
Click on the link for the original recipe. Clearly, we add some extra chocolate!
Well, I am off to start my day! I hope you have a cozy, lovely October day, my friends. Thank you for visiting!
BillieJo
Oh Billie Jo, your view from your desk looking outside the window is simply beautiful. I didn't realize you were surrounded with trees! Our Fall arrives slowly here too, but I am finally seeing it. What a cozy space on the second floor. Kind of looks like the loft area we used to have. And I have to tell you that I used to have plaid couches like that, and they were so comfortable. I like how you decorated up there, everything looks so charming. The granola bars sound Yummy. And that Homeschool candle is delightful. I often wonder where you find your wonderful candles.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely October week, Billie Jo.
~Sheri
ps.....I haven't heard of The Lonely Scarecrow. I will check that one out, thank you. : )
This has to be the most beautiful homeschooling area ever! I love the warm colors of your room, so much like fall. And the view of nature is wonderful. I want to move in! Don't worry, you don't need to move any furniture, leave it just as it is for me.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe! We actually have a granola bar pan we got as a gift, you've inspired me to make some! Your homeschool area is perfect for concentrating cozily. Does that make sense? Hope Flynn has a great learning day!
ReplyDeleteYou have created a perfect spot for homeschooling. The view is stunning as well as the light in the room. Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a wonderful and cozy spot. Great view! Hope the leaves change soon for you.
ReplyDeleteHi. I love the look of your cozy homeschooling space. Charlotte is also enjoying 8th grade! She really enjoys English and Logic. She also joined a club this year online via Zoom through her online school. It's a crochet club. They meet every other Friday to chat and share what they are working on. She's new to crocheting, but very excited and eager to learn. I love the look of those granola bars by the way! Well, I'm going to get back to fall cleaning around the house. I'm basically just cleaning extra things that I don't clean weekly - baseboards, ceiling fans, vacuuming drapes, things like that. Hope you are having a cozy, fall day.
ReplyDeleteLovely spot to have your school. I know you and Flynn must have wonderful days learning.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderfully cozy spot (with an amazing view!) for learning time. Every age does hold its own magic, doesn't it? I do miss those early days though. I pray for grandchildren when the time is right- to go to the library and get books and read and sing and rock-a-bye. 😉 I have a similar recipe for making chocolate chip energy bites! Only the recipe also calls for some unsweetened applesauce and roll into balls. Healthier and yummy is always a win. 😋
ReplyDeleteNice area where you homeschooling goes on. I'm glad you have online class for geometry. I wasn't a good math student especially algebra. I got specific math books for our two children when we did homeschooling years ago prior to internet. I'm going to make pumpkin 🎃 banana 🍌 bread today. Your link didn't go through for your recipe you shared. We had fog in the morning on Tuesday and Wednesday. Sun out late morning 🌄. Have blessed day!~Becky
ReplyDeleteI do love, love, love your home-schooling area. Such a perfect place to sit and read a good book or just gaze out the window and dream. Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
I love your cozy homeschooling space! Which curriculum do you use for history? For several years we did Mystery of History...this is kind of what yours reminds me of. I think it was chronological. I could be wrong, though, it's been a minute. I loved our days of homeschooling! This takes me right back to that sweet time. We didn't have tons of one on one time, but we sure did make some great memories! Sometimes I'd give anything to go back. I peeped your candle in this post...that's so cool!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great view from your desk.
ReplyDeleteI love your cozy homeschool spot! I think homeschooling has to be so interesting for you too, learning all over again! At least I would be.
ReplyDeleteThose granola bars looks so good.
Our grandchildren will love those granola bars. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Billie Jo~ Your learning space looks so comfy! Isn't it wonderful to teach Flynn during these super important years of her education?! If I could go back in time, I would teach my children at home. The granola bars look delicious, and I love how you can make them your own by adding what you want... perfect for Halloween! Hugs, Barb
ReplyDeleteSuch a cozy spot for you and Flynn. The history program sounds so interesting, and fun that you are learning together. I never really thought about how great it would be to go through school again while teaching! Love that idea.
ReplyDeleteThe spot is perfect...you've taken your love and talent of keeping home cozy to this area as well...that has to encourage wonderful class discussions and provide peace for teaching and learning!
ReplyDeleteNow, quick, tell me your secret! I must know...how do you keep two homes and a beach condo in such lovely order?! I can't keep up with this old farmhouse, let alone think of two others to care for!
The no bake bars looks awesome and thank you for sharing the recipe. I love your homeschooling spot. What a beautiful space to learn and spend quiet time.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Billie Jo, for sharing this recipe. I'm always looking for healthy granola bar recipes and I am pleased with the nutrition information included at the end of the recipe. We've had a need to change our way of eating around here and this will fit in perfectly for a breakfast bar or healthy snack. I'm printing off the recipe as I type!
ReplyDeleteI would have loved having a classroom like that when I ws in school!
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure I would enjoy homeschooling in that sweet spot - maybe in geometry. Jokes - geometry is a definite no for me! Even with a beautiful view:) Thanks for a yummy snack recipe!! Hope your week finishes out great!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy hearing about your home school day. I am a retired middle school and high school teacher. You have such a lovely atmosphere for your classroom and such wonderful opportunities to interact and share with your child. I'm intrigued with the math program. Yum to the no bake granola bars! They look so good!
ReplyDeleteYour homeschool room looks so cozy. Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteSeeing your cozy school space brings back such precious memories of my own days with my boys. And I used Teaching Textbooks for years! It's the best! My boys did great with that program.
ReplyDelete(Funny note...I have to hold my hand up over the spider on your header so I can't see it. I'm deathly afraid of spiders and can't even look at them.)