If you ask homeschool parents, educators (or kids) which subject yields the most frustration or elicits the most sighs, chances are math is the one that ranks the highest. It is a subject that can cause a great deal of stress for people. Sometimes, kids can have so much stress associated with math that they […]
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Homeschool Makeover: School Books on the Mantel
Sometimes rearranging refreshes learning. Sometimes a quick homeschool makeover also helps remedy the seasonal blahs. Me? I like to rearrange furniture. Especially in the dead of winter. But this idea took me a while. It took giving myself permission. A Quick Homeschool Makeover See, I thought a mantel was supposed to look a certain way. […]
Fun Solar Eclipse Activities for Your Homeschool
A solar eclipse is a great learning opportunity. Use these fun solar eclipse activities for your homeschool and make memories for lifetime with your family. Learn About Upcoming Solar Eclipses This Homeschool Year One of my favorite family memories is of our trip to the north Georgia mountains to see the eclipse in the path […]
Devotionals for Working and Homeschool Moms
These devotionals for working and homeschool moms are encouraging and practical for everyday life. I’ve finally embraced the fact that there are seasons and stages in life, and during these times there are often different expectations and standards I have for myself. I had been taught at an early age that it is important to […]
Planning Preschool Activities for Your Homeschool Year
What about the little ones? Here are our best tips for planning preschool activities for your homeschool year. I’m coming off of a weekend of spending a good deal of time planning, researching and seeking out the tools I’ll need to teach my older children. But besides “Will you homeschool through high school?” here is […]
Top Tips For Transitioning From Public School To Homeschool
You’ve decided to homeschool! Here are some encouraging and practical tips for transitioning from public school to homeschool. There really isn’t a magic formula. I just really wanted to share how you have the freedom to tailor your homeschool days to your schedule. You are making memories together every day! Most importantly, the Lord will […]
Top 10 Clutter Busting Secrets: Homeschool Mom Help
Simple and practical ideas with these clutter busting secrets plus homeschool mom help! My house is far from perfect. But it looks deceptively clean sometimes. How? I’ve put some principles into practice that help me keep on top of the messy piles that can accumulate so fast! And so, today I give you my… Top […]
Long Haul Homeschool Curriculum Choices: A Homeschool Mom’s Easy Guide
Sometimes homeschooling multiple ages can make for an overwhelmed mom. I’ve found that making long haul homeschool curriculum choices keeps our homeschool days rich and meaningful. And it cuts down on so many decisions for so many ages. These curriculum choices are great for family-style learning. These are the big ones. These are the long […]
The Best Planners for Homeschool Moms
Find the best planners for homeschool moms plus some restful, simple steps you can take to plan your homeschool year. The Value Of Homeschool Planning and Organization Sometimes homeschool planning can seem overwhelming. You might be looking at a full year for several children. Or you might have certain goals or challenges you want to […]
Help for Picky Eaters
If you have a child like that is a picky eater, hang in there. Here is help for picky eaters with a few things that seemed to work the best. My first two children were what I considered “normal” when it came to eating. They each went through a “picky eaters stage” sometime around two […]
Homeschool Nature Study: Bees and Buzzy Insects
Enjoy an example of a homeschool nature study of bees and buzzy insects. The whole family can join in the Outdoor Hour Challenge fun! Homeschool Nature Study: Bees and Buzzy Insects As I wiped the counter clean of drips from the breakfast dishes, I spied, through the kitchen window, a bumblebee buzzing the pink mimosa […]
10 Tips for Working Homeschool Moms: Balancing Work and Home
Homeschooling working moms have many rewards as well as challenges. Here are my top ten strategies for balancing work and home. Recently, I was chatting with a few of my friends and realized that, in the past year or so, many of us have gone from being stay-at-home moms (most who home school) to doing […]
5 Ways Homeschool Families Can Enjoy Simple Summer Nature Study
Enjoy simple summer nature study with these five ideas for homeschool families. Make sweet memories together noticing the joys of the outdoors. “Happiness is a quiet, perpetual rejoicing in small events.” ~ author unknown We’re putting the pause button on summer. One of the ways we are hanging on to summer is to savor nature. […]