America's Greatest Bargain

America's Greatest Bargain is the title of this week's free radio show from the Erskines. If you have never checked out their offerings, now is a great time to do so. Here is the description from their page:

This week's program tells the fascinating - and quite amazing - story of the Louisiana Purchase. Thomas Jefferson was the President at the time and he was concerned that either France or Spain would block the port of New Orleans for American trade. The decision was made to attempt to purchase the New Orleans port and possibly the Florida territory. But after lengthy  diplomatic negotiations what we actually ended up with was a dream come true, effectively doubling the size of the fledgling United States. Great living history! This great audio program was originally broadcast on "Inheritance" back on July 11, 1954.

Transitioning to Living Math

Just when I think I have most of it figured out, my youngest keeps me learning and growing as I struggle to keep up with him and find ways to enhance his natural learning modes rather than try to force him into mine. Actually, I am rediscovering some of my more natural inclinations in learning as I lose more of what I put on in school to succeed and that is a very nice side benefit for me.

One of my current points of learning is living math. I joined a yahoo group and was rather lost.  A good experience since it reminds me what it is like for those new to homeschooling and making their way through a sea of information and ideas. So this morning, someone in the group posted a squidoo lens called Transitioning to Living Math and it was exactly what I needed. So I am sharing it with you. And a few other resources if you have interest and need for something beyond Saxon or Singapore.

[Not singling those texts out particularly, they were chosen for instant recognition and alliteration!]

So what am I doing posting about math on a history blog? Well, living math includes a generous dose of learning about math history through reading living books together. I may be posting more of my journey as we explore those books together.