“My schedule?” I asked my grandfather. “You want my schedule?” “Yes, I’ll put it on the board and pray for you throughout the day,” he replied. I definitely wanted that! So I gave him a schedule with all my classes and my weekly Bible study. The next semester, as I was making the schedule forContinue Reading
Juggling Working from Home and Homeschooling
Some people like to use the phrase ‘balancing working from home and homeschooling‘ but I prefer to use the term juggling. Because that’s what this is. A juggling act. Nobody who works from home while homeschooling can call it anything else. But sometimes, a mom’s gotta do what a mom’s gotta do. (Or dad!) SoContinue Reading
3 Tips for Homeschooling Multiple Children
Is it daunting to homeschool more than one child? Are your kids running around the house while you work with a single child? Do your children study, even if you’re not standing next to them? Homeschooling multiple kids might seem intimidating … but you really can do it without going crazy. You might be thinking,Continue Reading
Time Management for Homeschool Moms
Are you a mom feeling like you can’t do everything? You are constantly thinking “How can I homeschool, cook dinner, clean the house, fold the piles of laundry, grocery shop, run kids to activities, and run the whole house?” This is one of the biggest questions asked by all homeschooling moms. You may think, “IContinue Reading
A Lesson on Homeschool Comparison
“You inspire me.” “How do you do it all?”“I know you are a much better homeschooler than me.”“Help me, I need your advice. You do this so much better than me.” “You have the patience of a saint.” Yes, at one point or another these statements have been said to me. Me! I always wonder whatContinue Reading
Are you doing enough in your homeschool?
You’re humming along in your homeschool and think everything is going great. Then you meet up with a friend/grandparent/random person who only knows public school and questions why your children aren’t learning all the names of the US capitals like all the other kids her age. You start to wonder if you’re doing enough inContinue Reading
Letting Go of Guilt When Homeschooling with Chronic Illness
Have you ever tried to take a pair of scissors from a toddler? You approach with quiet caution to not cause sudden excitement or flight. You stealthily reach from behind with slow, steady movement and calm, consoling words. If they recognize your intention, the game will be on. Arms flailing, the naive little one willContinue Reading
Should Homeschoolers Teach the Same as Public School?
Should I teach the same as public schools? This is one of the most asked questions in the homeschooling community, and rightfully so. Depending on your location, the homeschooling laws could lead you to believe that you need to “mock the school system” in order to be successful. Although this seems to be the case,Continue Reading
Cat in the Hat Cupcakes
Dr. Seuss is a family favorite around here, with one of our top favorites being the classic storybook, The Cat in the Hat. One of the things I love to do with my younger kids is to incorporate an activity or snack into our story time, or both! When we read a story, I likeContinue Reading
Thing 1 & Thing 2 Dr. Seuss Craft
Dr. Seuss is a family favorite in our home. You’ll find anything from Cat in the Hat, to Green Eggs & Ham, and of course 1 Fish 2 Fish Red Fish Blue Fish! But if we had to pick just one? Hands down Cat in the Hat is our favorite. I mean… there’s a reasonContinue Reading
