Homeschooling is not just an educational choice; it is a lifestyle choice. Just like having children changes your life more than you can imagine, so does homeschooling. So, with that in mind, I thought I would offer you some “Dos” and some “Don’ts” of homeschooling. I am sure this is not an exhaustive list, but…
Do you remember going on field trips when you were in school? Did you enjoy them? Did you learn anything from them? Looking back, I am not sure how teachers expected us to learn much on a field trip when a bunch of other crazy kids surrounded us. I distinctly remember two field trips from…
The Resurrection Story. Resurrection Rolls. The True Meaning of Easter. Everyone loves Christmas. (Or at least most people!) But what about Easter? Without the resurrection of Easter, there would be no reason for Christmas. Without the resurrection, Christianity would have no reason to exist. Think about it. Almost every religion had a founder or leader…
Are your kids driving you crazy? Is the stress of dealing with multiple children and homeschooling getting to you? I understand what you are going through. But don’t give up quite yet. Let me share some thoughts and ideas that might help you keep going or help you reframe your thoughts. When Your Kids Are…
Historical fiction is a great way to get your kids into history! Think of historical fiction like time travel without losing the comforts and conveniences of modern-day life. Whether kids realize it or not, history is stories. And who doesn’t love a great story? Unfortunately, though, history books are often more interested in facts, dates,…
Grading Rubric – what is that? Have you ever heard of grading rubrics before? If not, you are not alone! I did some searching online the other day and found several universities giving instructions to their faculty about how to use grading rubrics. What are grading rubrics and why should you care? Keep reading, and…
Valentine’s Day is almost here! Are you doing any fun and easy Valentine activities with your kids to celebrate? What fun things are you adding to your school day for Valentine’s Day? Is your schedule full of Pinterest-worthy ideas? You have it all organized, all your supplies are in place, and you have everything ready…
Start homeschooling now? Are you kidding me? In the middle of a school year, when we have already established all our schedules and routines? Do you think I should upend our lives and start this homeschooling stuff now? Keep reading, if you dare, and I will lay out some reasons to consider starting to homeschool…
Are you hoping to avoid holiday burnout this year? Are you already overcome and overwhelmed and just ready for the holiday season to be over? I hope that’s not the case for you! Read on for some suggestions for avoiding or recovering from holiday burnout. Holiday burnout – you know what I’m referring to, of…
Are you looking for great gift ideas for the homeschooling family on your Christmas list? Are you shopping for gifts that you hope will help them on their educational journey? Maybe you are looking for some presents that will be useful in their homeschooling efforts. Maybe you are a homeschool parent looking for some brilliant…