Day 2 of our unit study was started off with a short children’s book.  (My daughter does not seem to be interested in history but she really liked this short & colorful children’s book.)  If you feel the history segment of this lesson is too short, you can of course, read a chapter book about Betsy Ross instead of the short children’s book suggested. History & Writing Read:  Betsy Ross – written and illustrated by Alexandra Wallner Make 5 pointed star from instructions in back of book and place in sewing notebook (this can be as simple as a composition book or a 3-ring binder that you add your own…

Lately I’ve been challenged to help my daughter enjoy the schooling process more.  Like all of us have found out each child is different with their own unique personality and learning style.  My daughter has seemed bored with school with no real interest in history or science.  Neither has she discovered a love for reading (exception to that is the Trailblazer books by Dave & Neta Jackson).  I have been at a loss as to how I can get her excited about school. Then I thought of Dr. Raymond Moore, a man of much common sense and understanding of children and how they learn.  What would he suggest?  From reading all of his…