Category Archives: school

Drunk Homeschool News

Posted on 2020/04/08 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 8th 2020 On this historic day amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, Bernie Sanders suspends his campaign for the presidency. . I make lunch: . Who am I kidding? Daddy made a delicious hot bubbling stew of chicken and beans … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Privileges

Posted on 2020/04/07 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, April 7th 2020   First The Bad News:  The more days that pass, the more I’m finding it harder to cope. That the school district sees fit to send me DOZENS of emails from every direction from my children’s … Continue reading →

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Quarantine UkeOke #20 – The Armadillo Song

Posted on 2020/04/02 by circuskitchen

Thursday, April 2nd 2020

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Homeschool Times – Pajama Day Edition

Posted on 2020/03/27 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 27th 2020 Today in Coronavirus Quarantine Homeschooling it is Friday, the end of our second week at home, and -hooray- Pajama Day. . First Up, Mom checks in with work. 2020-03-27 Joke of the Day feat. Hubsand [1:06]: … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Do You MIND

Posted on 2020/03/27 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 27th 2020   AT RISE:  It is late morning on homeschool quarantine day #10.  CJ is on the couch doing “Symphony Math” on her Chromebook.  Mom and Dad are babbling incoherently about something or another, just like real … Continue reading →

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Quarantine Greetings from Tobin Montessori

Posted on 2020/03/18 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, March 18th 2020 Suddenly becoming a Homeschool Teacher has been a shock to say the least. But the leadership team at the elementary school is comforting and divine and inspiring: . 2020-03-16 Good Morning From Tobin [3:45]: . ♥♥♥♥

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Corona Fun Times Three

Posted on 2020/03/16 by circuskitchen

Monday, March 16th 2020 . For our first day of spontaneous homeschooling, we analyzed these three media pieces during lunch.  I only share them here because they are (hilarious and) utterly worth it. L@@K! 1)  Honest Government Ad | Coronavirus: Flatten … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Tube and Blob

Posted on 2020/02/25 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, February 25th 2020 . AT RISE:  It is morning and Gavin has found a jacket he hasn’t grown out of.  He is about to head out the door to school. GAVIN:  Do you think this will be enough Mom?  … Continue reading →

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While I’ve Been Away

Posted on 2020/01/24 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 17th – Friday, January 24th So here I am at a medical clown conference in Dallas, Texas, away from my precious flamly for eight days this week, and it is my daughter –with Daddy’s help– who is heart-beating … Continue reading →

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Look Daddy I Can Write Cursive

Posted on 2020/01/17 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 17th 2019 8!year-old, third grade ClataJane. . Bestdaddyever Look daddy I can write your name in cursive: Paul. I can write mama to: Jenny. Gavin. Ta da! love, ClaraJane . Oh my heart, child. Love you infinity amount, … Continue reading →

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