This homeschool year we have had the best time learning with Exploring Creation with Astronomy by Apologia. Today we are sharing our favorite homeschool astronomy resources we’ve used right alongside Apologia. We highly recommend Apologia’s Astronomy textbook, the notebooking journals and the MP3 audio book. In fact, I have a full review of Exploring Creation […]
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Fall Activities and Events Around Atlanta
It’s such a wonderful time of year to be out and about. Beautiful, cooler weather! We have our share of field trips planned. How about you? I wanted to be sure you knew about these opportunities for fall activities and events around Atlanta. A few ideas for my fellow, frugal, metro Atlanta Georgians! image […]
Helpful Homeschool Habit: Start Something New
Though we are half way through September, I feel like we keep having fresh starts. This is the year to start something new. Yes, it is so good to stick with what works, but on this homeschool journey our days are always changing with growing children. Different needs. New seasons. Geography in the family room. […]
How We Teach Homeschool
Today I share with you how we teach homeschool. How do you teach language arts? Tapestry of Grace? These are questions I get especially at this time of year. I have answered these questions before here at Hodgepodge. Also, our friends at iHomeschool Network (ihsnet) have a wonderful resource, How We Teach, available for homeschoolers. […]
Apologia Science for All Ages
We love our Apologia science for all ages. Are you thinking about homeschool science for next year? This gives you a picture of the Apologia resources we are using for all the ages in our homeschool. (We also love IKEA storage for homeschool – as you can tell by this photo.) My elementary students and […]
Helpful Homeschool Habit: Fly!
It has been a long while since I have shared a Collage Friday and weekly homeschool wrap. That is due to several reasons. And, of course, we have been practicing the helpful homeschool habit: fly! “What if I FALL? Oh but my darling, what if you FLY?” We’ve been busy homeschooling all our ages here […]
How to Get Started Homeschooling
How to Get Started Homeschooling? First, take a deep breath… Exhale… God’s got this. And you are in for the ride of your life. I am here to tell you it won’t be easy. It is refinement by fire. But I can say, after nearly 15 years, that a homeschooling lifestyle is a rich reward […]
Spring Homeschool Field Trips Around Atlanta
We love to make a wish list of spring homeschool field trips around Atlanta. We usually don’t get to all of the destinations we hope to. But it’s fun to dream, right? Don’t miss the fun homeschool specials around town! And even if you aren’t in Atlanta metro, maybe these ideas will inspire you to […]
Winter Family and Homeschool Fun Around Atlanta
An update on all the winter family fun around Atlanta – for you! Homeschool days, low cost and educational fun. With a peek at spring time too! Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain Snow? in Georgia? Yes! November 22, 2014 – February 22, 2015 (Select Dates) Spend a fun-filled day playing across five football fields of […]
Homeschool Days, Specials and Field Trips
It’s time to let you know about the great opportunities for family fun and homeschool learning around Atlanta! First off, a wonderful discount from World of Coca-Cola. World of Coca-Cola This is a great deal! 2 for $25 special for Georgia residents at World of Coca-Cola through October 31, 2014. All the details at special […]
Georgia Sea Turtle Center – and More About Jekyll Island Georgia
Last month my Middle Girl and I took a trip to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island, Georgia. My daughter has always had an interest in sea turtles and their life cycle. In fact, a few years ago, the life cycle of a sea turtle was the topic of her science fair project! […]
St. Simons Island Georgia – Historical Sites to Visit
St. Simons Island, Georgia is a marvelous golden isle to visit – with many historical sites! Above: The view of the marsh from Ft. Frederica. I highly recommend beginning your historical tour of St. Simons with the Colonial Trolley Tour. You can soak up about 400 years worth of history with this fantastic overview – […]
Seahorse VIDEO Tutorial – Free Summer Art Plans
It’s time to make a seahorse gliding gracefully through the ocean with Nana’s video tutorial! Do you know about Harmony Art Mom’s Summer Art Plans? This is a special feature Barb-Harmony Art Mom is sharing this summer! And we at Hodgepodge have the privilege of sharing a free video seahorse chalk art tutorial at Harmony […]