I wish I was musically inclined. I played the clarinet in elementary and junior high school, but was never very good. I have always wished I could play the piano or the violin. Since neither of those things came to fruition, I want to be able to give my children the chance to fulfill anyContinue Reading
The ABCs of Child Training
Today I am blessed to be guest posting at Walking Redeemed. During the month of March, lovely Kasey has been running a child training series titled From Tots to Teens {& all the fun between}. Head over to Walking Redeemed and gain some wisdom from 10+ bloggers on the topic of child training. You’ll findContinue Reading
Mystery of History: Lessons 10-12
We have started using a new history curriculum this year, Mystery of History. I have struggled for the last several years on a history program that we like and that is a good fit for our family. Plus, I kept going back and forth on whether I wanted my kids to study American History firstContinue Reading
Essentials in Writing {a review}
I have been on a hunt for the past couple of years for a writing curriculum that is a good fit for our family. I have been looking for a curriculum that is easy to use for both parent and student, one that promotes independence and builds confidence in the student, one that doesn’t requireContinue Reading
18 Tactile Spelling Activities
These spelling activities are a great way to spice up your spelling lessons. Spelling is just one of those things that you need to learn in life, but it doesn’t have to be boring. Weekly lists and worksheets can get tedious after awhile, so why not add in some movement and activity to make itContinue Reading
Homeschooling in a Crisis – Life IS the Lesson
I can’t say that we have ever homeschooled during a crisis, or even experienced a crisis, thankfully. When I think of a crisis I think of a death in the family, a natural disaster, loss of a job, or a major illness. However, we have experienced life events that interrupt our regular schooling scheduleContinue Reading
12 Of Our Favorite Toys, Games, & Puzzles
When you are a homeschooler of multiple children, it’s a good idea to have activities on hand that will occupy the hands of the littles in your home. Here is a list of our go-to toys, games, and puzzles that tend to keep my younger children busy while I’m tackling school with myContinue Reading
Schooling in the Kitchen – It’s Not Just About Cooking
When you think about schooling in the kitchen, the first thing that probably comes to mind is teaching your kids how to cook and using math in the kitchen. But it can be so much more! Cooking with your kids is an excellent opportunity to teach cooking skills and incorporate math, but don’tContinue Reading
Delight-Directed Homeschooling – What is it?
I have been homeschooling using an eclectic approach for 6 years now, and it wasn’t until this past year that I first heard of Delight-Directed Homeschooling. I was quite intrigued by the little bit that I read about it, but never further investigated what this schooling method was all about. So when IContinue Reading
READS Parent/Child Reading Comprehension System {a review}
One of my biggest concerns as a homeschooler is wondering if my kids are comprehending what they are reading. Once they become more independent with their reading and don’t need me by their side as they read, I feel a bit out of the loop. Do they understand what they are reading? Is it makingContinue Reading
