Monday, September 27, 2010

Ah, lazy homeschool days!

I remember hating documentaries when I was in school. Now with the History Channel, National Geographic Channel, Discovery Channel and the Learning Channel we have many options for great documentaries and educational programming. I try to use this option as much as possible for history. There's just so much to cover and even Benjaman has a limit on his reading.

We are currently studying World History through Weapons and Warfare. I've cleaned out the library of books and videos. Right now the focus is Ancient Civilizations, 2200 - 500 BC. Poor Ben is tired from 3 days of working in the hot sun at the apple orchard, but this video has to be returned tomorrow and can't be renewed.
Poor Ben is tired from 3 days of working in the hot sun at the apple orchard, but this video has to be returned tomorrow and can't be renewed.
When you fall asleep in class at Conklin Academy you get to keep sleeping!
There's always time to finish your lessons.

Apples!

I bought a bushel of apples.

My wonderful hubby bought me an apple peeler, corer, slicer. I don't know how I would have made it through a bushel without it! Thanks honey!

The dogs love apple peels. If you zoom in you can see the Rowdy has pulled a peel out of the bucket, kind of. LOL All 3 dogs took turns under the table.

Working my stove to it's full capacity. I need something bigger on the homestead honey!

One word: YUM!

Finished product; it doesn't seem like much after 3 days of hard work. Actually, there are about 6 quarts not in the picture.

I guess I need another bushel!