It’s time for another story! With fall just weeks away, I thought the perfect story for the month of September would be The Apple Pie Tree by Zoe Hall. *See all Story Time posts here. Crafts Stuffed Paper Apples from Buggy and Buddy DIY Apple Stamps from Mom on the Side Apple Sun Catcher Craft fromContinue Reading
5 Easy Ways to Encourage a Reluctant Reader to Read
Unfortunately not all children adore reading. There are kids who loathe curling up a good book on a rainy day. But reading is an important skill for our kids. They need to know how to read and read well, and the best way to get there is to read. So how do you encourage aContinue Reading
5 Creative Ways to Incorporate Art into Your Homeschool
When it comes to teaching our children we don’t often think of art as a priority, but rather something to fit in if we can. The benefits of including art in your children’s education are endless and there are so many creative ways to incorporate art into your homeschool if you look! Since my childrenContinue Reading
40 Ways to Use It Up, Wear It Out, Make It Do, or Do Without
One piece of wisdom that comes out of the Depression era that I really like is the idea of “use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.” I admire the people of the time for their creativity in reusing materials on hand to make things they needed, like turning flour sacksContinue Reading
Anxieties of a First-Time, Homeschool Kindergarten Mom
Not long after we got married, my husband and I decided that we wanted to homeschool our future children. My firstborn was barely walking when I plowed through all 700 pages of The Well Trained Mind…bookish nerd? Totally. Needless to say, I’ve been enthusiastic about my children’s theoretical, long way off, home education for aContinue Reading
8 Great Free Resources for Teachers and Homeschoolers
I am always on the hunt for great online resources for our kids. I am especially drawn towards free resources. Who doesn’t like free? We use ABC Mouse and Reading Eggs for paid resources. Our girls absolutely love them both. I also utilize Teachers Pay Teachers, Mailbox and Education.Com. I also love online resources thatContinue Reading
How I Use Circle Time To Boost My Child’s Confidence
In my homeschool we do circle time each morning. It’s a fun way for us to gather together and start our day. We often start with morning prayer, the pledge of allegiance, then we look at the calendar, our weather station and sing a song. I like to tell themed jokes based on our unit studies.Continue Reading
How to Ease Back Into Homeschooling
After spending countless hours researching homeschool curriculum and planning for the upcoming homeschool year it is easy to want to jump right in with a full schedule. Yet, is this the best way to begin a new homeschool year? It is hard to want to hold yourself back from opening all of those new homeschoolContinue Reading
25 Slow Cooker Recipes with 5 Ingredients or Less
I love the convenience of the crock pot. I love it even more when I only have to throw a few ingredients in it and by dinner time we have a delicious dinner all ready to go. I just had our 8th baby and right now during this season of life I’m all about makingContinue Reading
Dos and Don’ts Your First Year Homeschooling
When my husband and I were in premarital counseling, he expressed an odd expectation. He asked that someday, when our kids were old enough, I consider trying to homeschool. He had been homeschooled, but other than that I was unfamiliar with the practice. In fact, I thought it sounded strange. But sure, I thought, whyContinue Reading
