My friend Lauren sent me a question about Rod and Staff English. We do dearly love Rod and Staff English and have now officially used every year available – from 2nd grade to 10th! I asked Lauren if I might share our discussion here, in case others are considering Rod and Staff for their homeschools. […]
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Our Experience with Teaching Textbooks
A dear reader, Tracy, asked a question about how we use Teaching Textbooks in our homeschool. Question about Teaching Textbooks: I remember reading that you use Teaching Textbooks (TT) for at least some of your children. I currently have two using A Beka Math (finishing up 2nd grade and kindergarten), plus I have a toddler. […]
Homeschool Writing Resources at The Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party
Welcome to The Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party! –> Follow my Language & Writing Pinterest board! What is the Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party? *If you are a blogger this is a great way to share your content, increase your followers, and have your pins repinned! *If you are NOT a blogger this is a great party […]
Helpful Homeschool Habit: The End in Mind
You may have noticed that things have been quieter here at Hodgepodge. That’s because we are focusing hard on finishing well this school year. We are also in the thick of preparations for end-of-the-year recitals, programs and more. The end of the homeschool year is so very close! But I also wanted to share with […]
Free Classic Spring Chalk Art Tutorials
A dear reader asked me about the Impressionism with Chalk Pastels tutorial of Claude Monet’s bridge. That particular tutorial was free to subscribers this time last year. That got me thinking. There are a couple of spring time, subscriber only, free tutorials that we consider classics. Free Art Tutorials and Lessons Pinterest board And so, […]
Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party
Welcome to The Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party! –> Follow the Middle School board by The Curriculum Choice authors! What is the Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party? *If you are a blogger this is a great way to share your content, increase your followers, and have your pins repinned! *If you are NOT a blogger this is […]
Helpful Homeschool Habits for Facing Obstacles
Keeping up the habit of sharing some helpful homeschool habits on Fridays! Wondering just how to get some learning done when half of you have been taken over by spring time pollen? Or some other sickness? Or some other challenge? Or the simple fact that there are the needs of the age range to attend […]
Spring and Easter Arts and Crafts – The Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party
Welcome! —> Follow my Spring Art and Easter/Spring Pinterest boards! What is the Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party? *If you are a blogger this is a great way to share your content, increase your followers, and have your pins repinned! *If you are NOT a blogger this is a great party to find the BEST homeschool […]
Helpful Homeschool Habits for Standardized Testing
~ I’m keeping up the habit of sharing a helpful homeschool habit on Fridays! After we took a homeschool spring break, we went right back to it with required standardized testing. It was a productive yet interesting week of juggling things with our multiple ages. I am sharing our week and my tips in today’s […]
Free Caterpillar Video Chalk Art Tutorial
Do we have a treat for you! Our eight-year-old taught Nana a chalk pastel tutorial. We have it for you to enjoy in video tutorial form, below. Also, Nana and I are sharing Free or Frugal Homeschool Art for All Ages at Free Homeschool Deals today as part of Jamerrill’s 3rd Annual Homeschooling for Free […]
Laundry Room Spring Cleaning
I knew that a small part of our spring break would be spent spring cleaning. It just comes about naturally. We start to pull out the shorts, then there’s a bag of clothes to give away. The scooters come out from the garage and the socks and shoes from the morning are exchanged for sandals. […]
How to Get Started Homeschooling: Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party
Welcome to the Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party! —> Follow my Homeschool board and How to Get Started Homeschooling Pinterest boards! What is the Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party? *If you are a blogger this is a great way to share your content, increase your followers, and have your pins repinned! *If you are NOT a blogger […]
Spring Nature Study – Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party
Welcome to The Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party! —> Follow my Nature + Science Pinterest board! What is the Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party? *If you are a blogger this is a great way to share your content, increase your followers, and have your pins repinned! *If you are NOT a blogger this is a great party […]