Here’s a fun activity that really works. But first, let’s find out what a gold-rush miner was and why he needed a “miner’s stove.” Hang on for a scary ride into the dark! The Midas mine in Goldtown (Goldtown Adventures) is a “hard-rock mine.” In this type of gold mine, the gold is embedded (stuck)Continue reading “Make a Miner’s Stove”
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Which Circle C Character Are You?
One of Andi’s fans, Julia, created this fun personality quiz for other Circle C fans back in June 2016. I found it when I was going through the old blog posts (on Blogger) and deciding which ones to keep and repost and which ones to delete. This one is a “keeper.” RULE: Don’t peek atContinue reading “Which Circle C Character Are You?”
Where Could Lucy Be?
Read more journal entries in Andi’s Attic >> Andi’s Journal May 5, 1887 What an exciting day! I am so tired I can barely write, but I simply must record today’s occurrences. It all started right after lunch, when Lucy’s buggy drove up. She’d brought along Sammy and Gracie and a basket of food. “For your supper,” sheContinue reading “Where Could Lucy Be?”
Finishing Schools – Part 2
Read more Blasts from the Past in Andi’s Attic >> Read part 1 >> Bonus: scroll to the end of this post to download a free PDF file of a true-to-life Diary of a Little Girl in Old New York set in 1849-1850 to see what a school was really like. Winter 1881 All righty!Continue reading “Finishing Schools – Part 2”
Finishing Schools – Part 1
Find more “Blast from the Past” posts in Andi’s Attic >> Winter 1881 There are two kinds of “city” schools during my time. The schools for the regular, public-school children, are pretty much like those of any public school in the 1880s. Some are divided into grades. Some are small and one-room, like the schoolContinue reading “Finishing Schools – Part 1”
Baby William John
Read more journal entries in Andi’s Attic >> Andi’s Journal October, 1889 (Okay, so I’m recording this in April. Sorry!) Mother is so excited to share an October birthday with her new grandson, William John Wilson, and Melinda couldn’t be more thrilled to finally cuddle her baby in her arms. I promised to bring overContinue reading “Baby William John”
Spring Writing Contest
Two years ago, Mrs. M used a video prompt to host the “Gentling Whirlwind” contest. It went so well that I thought I’d do it again. Click the green tab to go to the “Current Contest” and watch the video prompt. Then check out the prizes and all the details for this fun writing contest!Continue reading “Spring Writing Contest”
Marketing 4 – Homeschool Conventions
Read more Let’s Write marketing posts in Andi’s Attic >> Start with Marketing 1 >> As a tribute to all of the homeschool conventions “Andi” (aka Mrs. M) has attended to spread the word, she has compiled a fun photo gallery of the eager fans who wanted their pictures taken with the author of theContinue reading “Marketing 4 – Homeschool Conventions”
Carter Cousins
Read more Photo Fridays in Andi’s Attic >> Mrs. M is working hard to complete a study guide to go along with the new books, Yosemite at Last and Stranger in the Glade. During the course of thinking up activities, a “characterization” activity came to mine, accompanied by riddles that allow the reader/student to guessContinue reading “Carter Cousins”
Virginia Character Quiz Winner
See more Character Quizzes in Andi’s Attic >> I am blown away by how many entries came in. Over 30 . . . the most ever. Thanks for playing. Out of these 30, eight received 100%. Here is a very strange thing. Another twelve entries (that only missed one) all missed the same question #8.Continue reading “Virginia Character Quiz Winner”
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