What homeschool independent learning looks like with multiple ages from elementary all the way up to high school. Including extracurricular learning. An overall theme for this month has been homeschool independent learning. It’s something we’ve worked on for all our years of homeschooling. Busy, blessed and – forced rest! That is what our homeschool looked […]
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Homemade Suet Recipe for Your Backyard Birds
Enjoy a homemade suet recipe and see how our homeschool family studied and learned about which type of food attracts a variety of backyard birds! We are making some of this today, so I thought I’d post the recipe our eldest son shared… Homemade Suet Recipe and Other Homeschool Science Ideas for Birds We did […]
The Art of Thank You Notes: Homeschool Handwriting
Some practical tips for homeschool handwriting and the art of thank you notes. Includes art, handwriting practice as well as a heap of gratitude! The Art of Thank You Notes: Homeschool Handwriting the Fun Way! With all those gifts coming from family friends over the holidays, it’s time to enjoy some art. Yes, writing thank […]
How to Get Wisdom for Every Day In Your Homeschool
Here is how to find wisdom for every day in your homeschool. Sweet, simple and teachable moments and prayers. We are smack dab in the middle of the morning when he asks. He’s looking far away, out the window. “When will God come to town?” How to Get Wisdom for Every Day In Your Homeschool […]
Note to Self: Thanksgiving Planning Made Easy
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]