Welcome to The Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party! Ready for summer? We are! And we are making plans with all these great resources from fellow homeschoolers. –> Follow Michelle’s Pinterest board with all the latest features of The Homeschool Showcase! I have the privilege of co-hosting the Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party each week with these wonderful […]
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Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe
My grandmother, Mama Ann, has always made her own mayonnaise. Imagine the savings! She says it’s the homemade mayo that makes her Pimento Cheese so delicious. Probably so, but I think it also has to do with just her making it and me getting to enjoy it. She shared her homemade mayo recipe with me: Mama Ann’s […]
Summer Plans at The Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party
Welcome to The Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party! Ready for summer? We are! And we are making plans with all these great resources from fellow homeschoolers. Follow Curriculum’s board Celebrate Summer! on Pinterest. –> Follow Curriculum Choice’s Celebrate Summer Pinterest board! I have the privilege of co-hosting the Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party each week with these […]
Helpful Habit: Celebrate a Good End to the Homeschool Year
We are at a repeat of where we were this time last year. “Are you feeling it too? The calendar is clearing up. There’s white space on the page, flip flops by the back door and blue skies outside! Choir, church activities, drama troupe have all ended for the year for us. Some subjects are […]
Free and Frugal Atlanta Summer Staycation
The homeschool year is winding down. The days are longer and all is green outside. It’s time to plan some summer fun! I have some resources for you – both fun and educational! There’s always the neighborhood or local public pool! This spring we have been exploring trails and parks close to home and plan […]
Fellow Homeschool Mamas at The Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party
Welcome to the Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party! In honor of Mother’s Day, I am featuring fellow homeschool mamas! —> fellow hostesses of the Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party! Jamerrill @FreeHomeschoolDeals, Jenn @ Daze of Adventure, Toni @ The Happy Housewife, Staci @ Motherhood on a Dime What is the Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party? *If you are […]
Georgia Civil War Field Trips and Resources
“I was reading the Gettysburg Address – that big, long speech by Abraham Lincoln. It was amazing.” ~ my 2nd grader This homeschool year we’ve been studying the Civil War as part of our Tapestry of Grace studies. It just so happens that 2014 is the 150th anniversary of the Civil War here on Georgia […]
A Hodgepodge View of Homeschooling From Multiple Ages
If you give a child an iPhone and ask him to snap a few photos of what he enjoys about homeschooling, this is what you might get. Each of my children offer a snapshot into their homeschool life today. From kindergarten to elementary and middle to high school… This homeschool moment brought to you by […]
Free and Frugal at The Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party
Welcome to the Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party! –>> Follow my Frugal Living 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 to […]
Helpful Homeschool Habit: Stick with What Works
Now and then I have tried a new curriculum because of a review I read or because it was the latest, greatest thing homeschoolers were raving about. Sometimes that worked, sometimes not. Today I am sharing those things we’ve made a habit of sticking with. As I mentioned last week, there are curriculum talks and […]
Rod and Staff English
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. […]
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 […]