One day my daughter took on the seemingly simple task of summarizing a page from a book. It was a small page with simple information. So, it was a total breeze, right? No drama or tears, just simple writing? WRONG!!! …
Do you do memory work in your homeschool? While I don’t think we need to spend our entire day memorizing facts and figures, we do some. Most important to me, we memorize scripture. I believe that every christian family should…
A few years ago we purchased a (somewhat spendy) fantastic math curriculum. I was so excited because it was GREAT and very hands-on. Weeeelllllll, it WAS great. Until it became a burden! Don’t get me wrong; the math program…
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Now that you’ve read Part 1 in this Homeschooling 101 series you know how and why to start homeschooling from a foundation of love and faith. The next logical step in your journey is to learn the legalities of homeschooling….
“I think I want to homeschool my kids, but where do I even start?” If I’ve heard this question once I’ve heard it a million times. Parents feel the push/nudge/calling to homeschool but then feel completely lost on what to…
It’s that time of year again, folks. Valentine’s Day! I actually really like Valentine’s Day. Yes, I love the times my husband and I are able to do something romantic, but with a lot of little kids in a short time…
I love homeschooling. It’s truly what my husband and I feel is the best fit for our family. Homeschooling offers us so many benefits. We have flexibility with our schedules, can tailor our lessons to the interests of our kids,…
We have been homeschooling for about 3.5 years now. Some days are good, some days great, but sometimes we encounter the HARD DAYS. You know the kind, where you are three seconds from losing your mind and if your child…
Time for a happy dance! We wrapped up our school year at the end of June. I don’t know about you guys, but by the end of the year I’m feeling as done as my kids! I’m excited…