My kids and I are learning all about the human body in our homeschool. We are studying many of the body systems as well as learning about the five senses, health & nutrition, and cells. Since the kids are young (preschool – early elementary age) this is a time for exposure and exploration more than […]
LET’S-READ-AND-FIND-OUT SCIENCE® BOOK SERIES ACTIVITIES
Young children love to explore. They love to learn about the world around them. We can encourage this learning with great books and fun activities. The LET’S-READ-AND-FIND-OUT SCIENCE® series of books are a great place to start to cultivate a child’s desire to learn and explore. The LET’S-READ-AND-FIND-OUT SCIENCE® series offers books on a wide […]
Supplemental Income Option for Homeschool Moms
Homeschooling provides a framework for a wonderful life for a growing number of families in the United States. Some people consider it a privilege. While it is true that there are families not able to homeschool due to financial constraints, it is also true that most families choosing to homeschool make significant sacrifices to fulfill […]
Hurricane Relief for Homeschoolers
The United States and other parts of the world have been ravished by hurricanes and other natural disasters this year, and it doesn’t look like it’s ending any time soon. People have been tragically affected from all walks of life and backgrounds, including many of our fellow homeschoolers. Many homeschool companies and publishers have […]
Large Family Homeschool Curriculum Picks 2017-2018
It’s time for my annual post about what curriculum we will be using in our homeschool for the upcoming year. We are year-round homeschoolers and are actually still working through our current year, but I do like to have an official start to our ‘new’ year each year. This year it is a little later […]
How We Are Studying American History in Our Homeschool
I’m switching up what we are using for elementary American history in our homeschool this year and I’m pretty excited about it. We’ve used a few different history curriculums over the past decade. As the seasons of our lives have changed (babies, moving, etc.), so has what we require and like in a history curriculum. So […]
The Benefits of Joining a Homeschool Co-op
If you’re thinking about joining a homeschool co-op, there are lots of wonderful reasons to do so. This is especially true if you’re brand-new to homeschooling. Here are a few reasons why joining a homeschool co-op could be beneficial to your family. Accountability Homeschooling your child or children is a lot of work. Sometimes, it’s easy […]
Powerful Tips & Advice for New Homeschool Moms
If you are thinking about homeschooling or just starting out, I bet you are pretty excited. I bet you are nervous too! After all, you are about to embark on a brand new journey; you are going into the unknown; you are about to do something you’ve never done before, and you may have some […]
Learn About the 50 States in a Fun, Hands-on Way
One of my favorite curriculum companies just came out with a new product! Home School in the Woods has created a new Hands-On History Activity-Pak that guides you through learning about the state of your choice – Make-a-State Activity-Pak. When I first discovered Home School in the Woods at a homeschool convention, it was love […]
The Ultra-Frugal Elementary Homeschool
The curriculum and resources available for homeschool are ENDLESS. There are so many good options and there is so little time! Money is also a big factor for many families deciding on the materials they will use each school year. You want to be a wise mama who provides her young students with the very best.. […]
