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More reference materials for you!
This concludes our look at reference materials. We started with references pertaining to the humanities, such as dictionaries and language. We end with geography and science. Continue your exploration here .
Diana Nygard
5 hours ago1 min read


My Entrance into True Authorship
Take a look at my introduction into becoming an author. I never considered myself to be much of a fiction writer. But one day I found myself actually writing fiction and it changed my life!
Diana Nygard
5 days ago1 min read


Real-Life Writing Prompts for Children: Labor Day
Today is Labor Day. Labor Day is a National Holiday when working people are honored for their work by getting a day off. It is always the first Monday in Sepetember. See the prompt here:
Diana Nygard
Sep 71 min read


So many great reference materials to give you a leg up
I have assembled for you a collection of useful reference materials that may assist you in gathering knowledge. This article focuses on language reference materials. Stay tuned for a future article exploring other types of reference materials as well. Look it up here!
Diana Nygard
Sep 41 min read


A Delightful Offering of the Art of Louis Comfort Tiffany
Take a look at the exhibition on view now at the Nassau County Museum of Art which is on through November 6th. There are never-before-seen works and other surprises waiting for you. See it here.
Diana Nygard
Aug 291 min read


Prayer Byte: Back to School
We are finishing up our Back to School feature with a very special Prayer Byte. If you are new to So Busy Learning, the Prayer Bytes are typically Christian devotionals centered around a theme. However, this unique Prayer Byte does not follow the usual format, Instead, I will simply take the time to lead us in prayer for all things Back to School. We will return to the familiar format next time. Join me in prayer here.
Diana Nygard
Aug 261 min read


Dreaming possibilities with Gardner's Multiple Intelligences
This article affords you an opportunity to learn something new about yourself and possibly launch an exciting new pursuit. Go see it here!
Diana Nygard
Aug 221 min read


Back to School! A simple grammar lesson for you
To help put you in a Back to School mood, here is a lesson and exercise for you examining the order of adjectives. You can find this puzzle here:
Diana Nygard
Aug 191 min read


Prepare Yourself to Experience Culture in some Surprising Places
In today's article You Can Find Culture at your Local School or College, I show you some surprising possibilities for tapping into cultural riches.
Diana Nygard
Aug 171 min read


Getting closer to deciding about homeschooling?
Here is an opportunity for you to organize and articulate your thoughts on the question of whether to homeschool. Take a look here.
Diana Nygard
Aug 141 min read


Real-life Writing Prompts for Children: Back to School
In the United States, where I live, by the end of the summer everyone is thinking about Back to School. Businesses advertise Back to School sales for people to buy school supplies. I have a writing prompt for you to think about going back to school here.
Diana Nygard
Aug 121 min read


Prayer Byte: Confidence
For today's Prayer Byte I selected some useful and encouraging ideas and Scriptures to invite you to take hold of the confidence that God wants you to have. You can see it here.
Diana Nygard
Aug 101 min read


Do homeschoolers REALLY do their schoolwork in their pajamas? - some objections you may face from outsiders
Two common questions that potential homeschooling parents hear from friends and relatives are : "Do homeschoolers really do schoolwork in their pajamas?" and "What about socialization?" How do you as a parent or student feel when you are challenged about considering homeschooling? It might be very helpful for you to write out your thoughts on how to answer the two questions above. My article Why Homeschool? Reasons for Deciding Yes or No is a resource that may provide perspec
Diana Nygard
Aug 61 min read


My Wonderful Wyeth Weekend Revisited!
Today's post is a companion to my earlier article mentioned above. Here I inform you of a super special exhibition called By Design: The Worlds of Betsy James Wyeth. Betsy James Wyeth was the curator of the entire Wyeth family art collection, This current showing has many never-before seen works and correspondence from her curated archives that now belong to the museum! If you are a Wyeth fan and know all the paintings - think again because there are works on display that yo
Diana Nygard
Aug 31 min read


Characteristics of Common genres #11: 20th Century Dramatic Plays
Today's Know Your Genres article gives you a glimpse into some of the most compelling dramatic plays of the 20th century. See them here.
Diana Nygard
Jul 311 min read


Real-life Writing Prompts for Children: My Perfect Neighborhood
There are all kinds of neighborhoods. What do you think would be the perfect neighborhood for you? Dream about it here.
Diana Nygard
Jul 261 min read


Exposure to idioms: Strike While the Iron is Hot
Today's article deals with the importance of taking advantage of momentum when opportunity presents itself. Read about it here.
Diana Nygard
Jul 241 min read


Prayer Byte: The Holy Spirit
Please find comfort in today's Prayer Byte, The Holy Spirit.
Diana Nygard
Jul 211 min read


Encountering the Queens Museum
Take a look at all the features I encountered in my visit to the Queens Museum. Join me here.
Diana Nygard
Jul 181 min read


Characteristics of Common genres #10: 19th Century Comedy Plays
Today's article gives you a glimspe into the comedy plays of the 19th century. You can explore some titles here.
Diana Nygard
Jul 141 min read
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