Have you thought about doing a fun Olympic Games Event with a group of kids this summer to prepare for the real summer Olympics that are coming? We recently did this with our homeschool co-op, and today I’d love to share with you the games we played. (Head over to I Choose Joy! to read moreContinue Reading
5 Great Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month
Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? If you aren’t big into teaching poetry in your home, this is a great time to try a few things! Today I’m happy to share with you 5 Great Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month Read a new poem every day I remember what inspiredContinue Reading
5 Reasons to Join a Homeschool Co-op
5 Reasons to Join a Homeschool Co-op For many years we were not a part of a homeschool co-op. With many babies close together it just wasn’t logistically possible. But eventually the time was right, and I have been so blessed with the homeschool co-ops we have been a part of for the past 5Continue Reading
6 Benefits for Homeschoolers to Participate in Musical Theater
Today I’d love to share with you 6 benefits for homeschoolers to participate in musical theater. Helps kids get out of their shell The first thing a student has to do to be a musical theater show is audition. This a huge step for a lot of kids. They need to pick a song to singContinue Reading
4 Tips for Starting Private Music Lessons
As a homeschool mom and music teacher I always knew that private music lessons would be a large part of our family’s lifestyle. We have 8 children and have been involved with private lessons since our oldest was 5 years old. The kids have played a variety of instruments during the last 10 years (violin, clarinet,Continue Reading
“In the Bleak Midwinter” ~ A Homeschool Music Lesson
I love Christmas music. It really helps to put me in the Christmas spirit. I especially love the songs that speak about the birth of the Savior. I’m happy to share a song with you today that you may not be familiar with. I first sang it in choir as a teen and then hadContinue Reading
10 Gift Ideas for Techie Teens
Do you have a techie teen in your house? I have two! I’m always looking for ways to use their interests to grow them in a field that I know will be good for them in the future. I couldn’t hold these boys back from technology if I wanted to. I asked them to giveContinue Reading
5 Amazing Ways to Homeschool Your Toddler
Many years ago I just had toddlers in my home. I attended my first homeschool convention when my oldest was 17 months old and brought my newborn baby with me. I was so ready to get started! Now, after “homeschooling” 8 toddlers, I have some tips for you. Today I’ll share 5 Amazing Ways toContinue Reading
