One’s reading list is a direct window into the values, slant and intellect of a person, which is why “what are you reading now?” is a wonderful and curious ice-breaking question. What are you reading now? Reading books of all types remains an all-consuming pastime for our family. We devour books individually, but travel-schooling has allowed…
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Homework for Homeschool?
Do Homeschoolers have Homework? I recently over-heard Oliver’s reply to the question above with a question of his own: “Wouldn’t that just be school after school?” Well, his hypothetical is right. Whether public, private or parochial, most classrooms have quite a few students and I understand how there would be enough time to teach a…
Getting Ready: Travel School 101
“Before everything else, getting ready is the secret to success.” – Henry Ford This summer was brilliant: chock-full of baseball, beach and lazy, sunny afternoons. Somehow, it always seems to fly by too quickly. While trying to squeeze in the sun, I also spent a great part of my summer selecting a new curriculum for the kids….
Cortado-School on World History
“When you’re surrounded by people who share a passionate commitment around a common purpose, anything is possible”. This quote by fellow coffee-lover, Howard Shultz, speaks to the core by which our Cortado program thrives. We are all invested. The kids health and well-being, their school, the maintenance and safety of the boat, Tony’s work projects,…
Adventure School, Part Two. Newport, RI
Week Two of “Adventure School” started off with a nice visit from Sydney and Dan, a baseball game, and all the family celebrating two August birthdays. Our days are not too different than when the kids were in school up the street. Oliver played baseball, which is always super fun to watch! This week tony…
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