This is a post from Rachael DeBruin of Diamonds in the Rough It’s been said that God never gives you more than you can handle…I always believed that, until I had five children!! That was tongue in cheek…but seriously, if it wasn’t for HIS grace, there would be no way I could keep up withContinue Reading
Activities for Learning About the Skeletal System
I would have to say that X is the hardest letter of the alphabet to come up with an idea for no matter what the ABC list may be about. So, I’m stretching it a bit and going with X is for X-Ray and sharing a bunch of ideas and activities you can do whenContinue Reading
No Time to Read the Bible
This is a post from Gwen Toliver of Tolivers to Texas These days it seems that as long as you have little ones in the house, you have the excuse for, “No time to read the Bible.” They get up so early, they interrupt you every time you sit down, they keep your from focusing,Continue Reading
Grandma’s Apple Crisp
Fall is just around the corner and it is by far my favorite season! One of the things I look forward to each fall is whipping up a batch (or 2, or 3) of my Grandma’s Apple Crisp. Head over to Hip Homeschool Moms where I’m sharing the recipe today.
Preparing Your Family for Eternal Life
This is a post from Melissa Ringstaff of A Virtuous Woman Preparing Your Family for Eternal Life One of the greatest joys of being a mom is to see your children walk with God. My children are growing up so fast – my son is 23 and then I have 4 girls ages 19, 17,Continue Reading
Easy Freezer Meal: Allergy Free Stuffed Shells!
This is a post from Crystal Heft of Crystal Starr Are you expecting a baby again soon and hoping to stock your freezer with ready to heat meals? Or maybe you are just super busy and know there are days you just won’t have time to cook? Here is a great prepare-ahead-of-time meal that canContinue Reading
Tips for Helping Your Child Succeed in Creative Writing
Americans are writing more now than ever, thanks to the abundance of blogging, texting and the internet highway. Writers are influencing our world and the way we think. Martin Luther was spot on when he said, “If you want to change the world, pick up your pen!” Harriet Beecher Stowe proved this with her compellingContinue Reading
Bringing Home Baby to a Large Family
This is a post from Nicole Crone of Children are a Blessing Currently, I am expecting baby #7! Lord willing, when we bring this new little girl home in September, she will be welcomed into a large (and loud) family. I have discovered that there are certain challenges that are specific to bringing a newContinue Reading
Bible Copywork Resources
I like incorporating copywork into our homeschool whenever possible, especially into our science, history, literature, and Bible studies. The benefits of copywork are many – Penmanship practice Helps reinforce concepts you are learning Improves spelling Increases your child’s vocabulary Teaches thoroughness and precision A good memorization technique Reinforcement and teaching of grammar skillsContinue Reading
10 Preschool Curriculum Options for Homeschoolers
This school year I will have 2 preschoolers. I’ve had 2 preschoolers at the same time before, but this time they will be the same age. My twin boys will be 3 1/2 this fall (where did the time go?) and I will be doing some preschooling with them. During the past 7 yearsContinue Reading
