Category Archives: School

Adventures With Kids – Schooling

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Joe Cummings

Ok, so the boys are back in school. In my mind, they’re learning about Caesar, the Pythagorean Theorem and how to make cars from coconuts, but no. No. The school had other ideas. They learned how to do graffiti lettering. … Continue reading →

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Adventures With Kids – The Walk to School

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Joe Cummings

Survivor So the oldest is interested in Survivor. “Why didn’t you tell me about this show?” He demands. “Why?” Survival interests him. How would a whole bunch of strangers survive on an island? How would they overcome the challenges? Hey, … Continue reading →

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Adventures With Kids – Schooling

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Joe Cummings

A Perfect Day At School If the Oldest had his choice, he would have a totally different school morning. Not so much with the math and more with the Minecraft. “So, Joe, it’s time to go to school.” In his … Continue reading →

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Adventures With Kids – School

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Joe Cummings

Why Can’t I Live A Fantasy Life? Really the first day of school was today. Oh sure they went to school yesterday, but after a detailed interrogation of both boys, it seems like they pretty much sat in class, talked … Continue reading →

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Adventures With Kids – Homeschooling

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Joe Cummings

The School Year Begins I’ve had some fun being a homeschooling parent. It’s been a challenge, but I was helped out by family and friends who offered up websites, advice and often derisive laughter. However, I am super glad that … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Parenting – Homeschooling

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Joe Cummings

More Harm Than Good? With the teacher’s strike on BC looking hopelessly deadlocked, it seemed like it was time for me to do some home edumakation. You know, reading, writing, arithmetic. All that kind of stuff. But where to start? … Continue reading →

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And the Band Played Ball of Confusion

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Joe Cummings

And the Band Played Ball of Confusion Ok, so just because school is out doesn’t mean that there aren’t stories still to be told. This one was from early June.  Going to a school band concert is like drowning in … Continue reading →

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