Poems By My Daughter

If you've been reading our blog from the beginning, you already know that we are a homeschool family.  We made this choice about 6 years ago, just as our sons, now nearly 17, were exiting the "elementary school" phase.

We believe that learning must take place, not just in a classroom, but throughout each day in very practical ways, to be effective.  Learning through immersion leaves the most lasting impression on a person, and gives the most opportunity for self-discovery.

Becoming maple syrup producers adds yet another unique aspect to our children's education.  By including our children in our agricultural businesses (of past and present) we're instilling a strong work ethic, critical thinking and problem-solving, and responsibility, as well as our Biblical world-view.  Do we always get it right?  No way!!  But, we believe it is our responsibility to direct our children's education.

This year, we've managed to weave our newest adventure into our science, mathematics, history and even creative writing!  Enjoy Grace's "sweet" poetry:

My Sweet March  by Grace Westbrook 

Maple-ing to our heart's content,

All the sap must be turned into syrup.

Ready to boil the sap, and

Correctly bottle it all.

Happy to sell it! 

A Haiku by Grace

The sap flows steady,

A sweet good-bye to winter.

Love it on pancakes!

We appreciate all of our on-line visitors, so keep coming back!