Have you had those thoughts too? HELP! I sure have from time to time. Friends, announcing our latest ebook, Help! I’m Homeschooling! For over a dozen years we’ve turned to our habits as the ‘bones’ of our day. Our habits help us accomplish a basic school day and get food on the table. With babies, […]
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Encouragement at The Ultimate Homeschool Pinterest Party
Welcome! I have the privilege of co-hosting the Ultimate Homeschool Pinterest Party each week with these wonderful ladies: Jamerrill @FreeHomeschoolDeals Jenn @ Daze of Adventure Toni @ The Happy Housewife Staci @ Motherhood on a Dime Tricia @ Hodgepodge So your pins will show up on all five sites! And the party starts every Friday […]
Savoring Summer with a Slow Start to Homeschool
Summer started simple and easy going and then took off at super speed. So, we’ve slowed down these last weeks of summer by making a point of easing into homeschool. Since I took a break from weekly wrap ups and Collage Fridays over the summer, I’m sharing a little catch up of all we’ve been […]
Creation Science Resources
As I was putting together a science study for my boys for the upcoming school year, I realized the challenges of finding Bible-based resources. In my search for Creation science resources, I began compiling a list of my favorite websites. I want to share some of my favorite creation science resources with you.
Bonza Draw App by Unit Studies is for All Ages
Today’s review is by Middle Girl and her sister! Middle Girl (6th grade): Bonza Draw is a great iPad app. I would give it four and a half stars out of five. I like Bonza Draw because it’s a great app. It lets you draw something new every day. I also like the word bank. […]
Back At It – A New Homeschool Year
BACK AT IT Back at WHAT you may be asking. Well, for me right now the IT is a new home schooling year. As I am writing this, I only have three days until that new year starts. I love starting a new year! When you are getting BACK AT IT, it can feel like experiencing something […]
Return to a Routine with Homeschool Curriculum and Inspiration
It’s that time again! Back to school inspiration. I have been clearing end tables of stacks and straightening books. We have some new pencils and spiral notebooks. How about you? I also ordered the rest of our curriculum for this year – just yesterday. We have done a few math lessons but this week is […]
Look Up! Summer Trees Acrylic Art Tutorial
Hello to my favorite artists from Nana at Hodgepodge! I have had a “bee in my bonnet” for months about the acrylic painting that we are going to do today! I saw this via our good friend Phyllis Bergenholtz of All Things Beautiful – I believe it was a pin on Pinterest. I just fell […]
around the web…July 2013
9 Things You Should Know About Independence Day and the Declaration of Independence – The Gospel Coalition Blog Moore to the Point – How Should You Explain the Same-Sex Marriage Debate to Your Children? The other shoe drops on gay marriage | Denny Burk Timothy Paul Jones » Family Ministry: How a Biblical Worldview Shapes […]
Resources for Multiple Ages at The Ultimate Homeschool Pinterest Party!
Welcome! I have the privilege of co-hosting the Ultimate Homeschool Pinterest Party each week with these wonderful ladies: Jamerrill @FreeHomeschoolDeals Jenn @ Daze of Adventure Toni @ The Happy Housewife Staci @ Motherhood on a Dime Tricia @ Hodgepodge So your pins will show up on all five sites! And the party starts every Friday […]
10 Homeschool Learning Centers at Hodgepodge
Things are always changing at Hodgepodge. (It is a confused mixture!) And it seems most every July we go through some updates in prep for the upcoming homeschool year. This year is no different. Creating learning centers is a bit of a passion for me. It’s an ongoing room by room makeover to meet the […]
Seahorse Chalk Pastel Art Tutorial
We begin today with an undersea ride on a seahorse! This is a fun pastel and you will need to gather together the following colors of pastel: a rusty color orange, yellow, black or dark brown for the seahorse, and your favorite colors for the sea around him: blues, aqua and green. Start by taking […]
Encouragement at The Ultimate Homeschool Pinterest Party
Are you right in the midst of homeschool planning? I am – along and along. Pinterest is a great place to be inspired and encouraged. Is it your first time stopping by the party? Welcome! I have the privilege of co-hosting the Ultimate Homeschool Pinterest Party each week with these wonderful ladies: Jamerrill @FreeHomeschoolDeals Jenn […]