Author Archives: Kay Pelham

Easter Nature Walk

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Kay Pelham

In awe and gratitude to the firstborn of all creation and the firstborn from the dead — the One in whom all things were created, those in the heavens and those upon the earth. (Colossians 1)

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Music, Tenacity and Life

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Kay Pelham

James was having difficulty with a piece of music and told me that it was his least favorite and that he didn’t like it at all. To his chagrin, I assigned it for a third straight week. I told him … Continue reading →

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Chopin and Mister Rogers

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Kay Pelham

Frederick Chopin is our composer for this term. We have been enjoying this video of Andre Watts playing the Revolutionary Etude. Funny to think about a children’s program having a classical artist play an entire piece like this. It probably … Continue reading →

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Snow Dog

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Kay Pelham

In case you couldn’t see him from the last post, here’s a close up.

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Snow Drive

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Kay Pelham

After our fun in the snow yesterday we decided to take a drive and saw a few other critters enjoying their own Snow Day. Later that evening we went to a spotter’s class with the National Weather Service. James learned … Continue reading →

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Snow Lark

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Kay Pelham

Meadowlark in the field across the road from us. I hear them singing all day long, but never see them near the house.

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Snow Day

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Kay Pelham
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Snow Birds

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Kay Pelham

I’m planning to post pictures that James has taken of “our” birds. However, this morning when I came into the schoolroom, I heard great chirping outside and opened the blinds to find this. The snow accumulation happened overnight. Although the … Continue reading →

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Inflated kings and peasants

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Kay Pelham

James and I have read several stories this year (such as The Door in the Wall, Otto of the Silver Hand, The Little Duke, Castle Diary: The Journal of  Tobias Burgess, Joan of Arc) involving feudal times and the idea … Continue reading →

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Feed the birds

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Kay Pelham

Some photos of our new friends. James snapped the one of Mr. and Mrs. eating at separate tables. I captured them on our front step this morning. We’re thinking they’re House Finches. Anyone have a better idea?

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