Here is how to make a note to self: Thanksgiving planning made easy. Simple and practical habits for hosting an easy Thanksgiving celebration. We have hosted our family’s Thanksgiving celebration for many years. Each year about this time, I start making lists. And so on. And every year I find myself straining my already-strained brain […]
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The Ultimate List of Nativity Homeschool Activities
In this ultimate list of nativity homeschool activities, you will find many nativity resources, nativity sets, nativity books, nativity printables and more. The Nativity: the story of Jesus’ birth described in Matthew 1:18-2:12 and Luke 2:1-21. The Ultimate List of Nativity Homeschool Activities I remember when I was a child, my mom had a porcelain […]
Creating A Purposeful and Intentional Christmas Season In Your Homeschool
Yes, you can have peace and calmness in the middle of the seasonal chaos. Here are my best tips for creating a purposeful and intentional Christmas season in your homeschool. Enjoy these tips on how to use the Christmas celebrations, the decorations, the music, the festivities of this time of year as a springboard for […]
What I’ve Learned Homeschooling With Tapestry of Grace
Have you found it hard to use Tapestry of Grace homeschool curriculum? Here is what I’ve learned homeschooling with Tapestry of Grace. One of those wonderful benefits of homeschooling is continuing to learn right alongside your children. History, a love of art, composers, nature study. I just love continuing education. For many years now, Tapestry […]
November Activities Filled with Gratitude: A Homeschool Mom’s Guide
What a great month for making memories together! This homeschool mom’s guide to November activities is filled with gratitude plus art, nature study and homeschooling encouragement. Homeschool Mom’s Guide: November Activities Filled with Gratitude To help you, fellow homeschool mom, with all the planning for your November homeschool and family time, I’ve gathered my favorites. […]
A Homeschool Mom’s Guide: How To Make a Salt Dough Map
This homeschool mom’s guide on how to make a salt dough map shares how this is a perfect hands-on learning option for geography. Great for fun afternoons of creating together and making memories! We made a salt dough map as part of our Tapestry of Grace homeschool history arts and activities assignment. A Homeschool Mom’s […]
Hands On Geography for Multiple Ages
The last few weeks we’ve been heavily hands on geography. What we found out is that when you actually make a model of something you have to pay attention to its qualities. The details. The boundaries and borders. These hands on geography activities also help the child see the big picture. To think of the […]
Fall Recipes: Fun Food for Football Watching
Ah, fall! Time for falling leaves, cooler temperatures, and FOOTBALL! Whatever your favorite team, there’s one thing we can all agree on…watching football on TV is made all the better when accompanied by a delicious snack. Below I’ve included two of my favorites. Two recipes for fun food for football watching. One for the men, […]
Afternoon Quiet Time In Your Homeschool: Helpful Ideas for All Ages
The best afternoon quiet time ideas for your homeschool day. Ideas for all ages and even the benefits for mom! Independent learning and more. I’ve been sharing the learning layers of our homeschool day. First, we place a generous helping of prayer, next we layer all those helpful homeschool habits, we stir around the 3 […]
Beautiful Fall Homeschool Activities For All Ages
I know I mentioned this before. Fall fever gets me more than spring. Every season of homeschooling has its challenges. But fall– especially October – calls us out of the house more often with beautiful fall homeschool activities. These beautiful fall days are simply meant to be enjoyed. Beautiful Fall Homeschool Activities For All Ages […]
Beautiful October Homeschool Activities for Your Family
Enjoy these October homeschool activities which include art, nature study, seasonal fun and more ideas for a fantastic month of learning together. Photo by Amy Law Encouragement for Homeschool Moms Weekly Homeschool Planning Meeting with Multiple Ages – Along with our habits, our weekly homechool planning meeting helps build the ‘bones’ of our homeschool days. […]
How Your Busy Homeschool Week Can Help You Sleep Well at Night
How can your busy homeschool week help you sleep well at night? Here is an example of a homeschool week full of activities with multiple ages! Having an age range to love and teach offers me big blessings, plenty of challenges plus the benefit of sleep coming easily at night. This week we packed in […]
The Homeschool Mom’s Ultimate List of Help For Back To Homeschool
With free printables, this homeschool mom’s ultimate list of help for back to homeschool includes encouragement, examples of routines and more! photo by Amy Law The Homeschool Mom’s Ultimate List of Help For To Back To Homeschool I have found that easing into a routine and celebrating the simple successes to go a long way […]