Still More Marvelous Math

mater et magistra has created a pdf file of Lesley Payne's great article on math, "Poetic Math," found in a past issue of Heart and Mind Magazine. The issue date is not mentioned. You can find it here. For those who can't read enough books, there are books listed at the end of the article. This is not a complete list of books by Theoni Pappas.


Archimedes and the Door of Science (Living History Library) by Jeanne Bendick








 The Joy of Mathematics: Discovering Mathematics All Around You by Theoni Pappas. 







 More Joy of Mathematics: Exploring Mathematics All Around You by Theoni Pappas














The Adventures of Penrose the Mathematical Cat by Theoni Pappas
















Further Adventures of Penrose the Mathematical Cat by Theoni Pappas
















Math For Kids and Other People Too by Theoni Pappas
















Fractals, Googols, and Other Mathematical Tales by Theoni Pappas
















Mathematical Footprints: Discovering Mathematics Everywhere by Theoni Pappas














Mathematics Appreciation by Theoni Pappas
















Math Talk: Mathematical Ideas in Poems for Two Voices by Theoni Pappas
















The Magic of Mathematics: Discovering the Spell of Mathematics by Theoni Pappas

The Year of Faith: Helpful Hints for Catholic Parents

Lay Witness magazine has devoted their September/October issue to the Year of Faith proclaimed by Pope Benedict. If you go to page 18, you will find some "Helpful Hints for Catholic Parents" based on the writings of St. Teresa of Avila written by yours truly. If you would like to read the whole article, you can subscribe at Laywitness.

In her autobiography, St. Teresa of Avila attributed her parents to laying down the foundation of her faith through their pious example. What did they do? Can we imitate their example? Read the article to find out more.

Truth or Fiction: Homeschooling Myth Busters

Homeschooling Myths Busted

"I can't homeschool. I'm not patient."

Don't we wish our all our children would nestle next to us as we read a book together? With most children, that is a realistic scenario; however, with children who have issues--whatever they may be--that is a pretty picture that lasts a few minutes at most and on a good day.

Am I patient? Hmm. I would have to ask my children, who are not all children any more. I think their answers would vary. If I waited to be perfect, I would never do anything.

Sometimes, teaching your children, which is an outgrowth of being a mom, is nothing more that striving for the best every day. No one is perfect--whether that is patient or joyful all the time.

Don't wait to be patient before you homeschool--you might be not be here anymore!

Summer issue of mater et magistra is in! This issue is a hard copy, so if you prefer a hard copy over an e-copy, let Margot know. If you would like to subscribe, follow this link. mater et magistra magazine. 

The topic of this issue is beauty and the photo sent to my blog from Margot is of the flowers.

Happy reading!

Homeschooling Tip of the Day

How do I accomplish all that I do? I make a preemptive strike. I greet the day before any of my children get out of bed. I have time alone to think, meditate, and work on tasks without interruptions. Now, I may not be able to do this every day, but for the vast majority of the time, I get up before anyone else and enjoy the quite, peace, and tranquility of being alone.

Picture taken of a sunrise on Lake Michigan.

Free File Folder Games

These file folder games are free! They include preschool, math, and phonics. Check them out at http://www.sanctussimplicitus.com/file-folder-games.html.

God Bless,
Elizabeth

Life is Precious

Born at 20 weeks, 1 lb. 14 ounces. Today, she is 7 months old (She is not 7 months old in the pic).