It's back to school time! At least back to homeschool time. For us that means back to a more structured routine. Getting up earlier, a regular time for breakfast, and back to the math books. Even though we are ready to get back to our routine, although my kids might disagree, it can still be a challenge. I have 5 tips that I'm going to use to help us … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Regroup for a New Homeschool Year
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10 Favorite Educational T.V. Programs
This series is sponsored by my absolute favorite homeschool organizing tool...Scholaric Planner. Scholaric makes my planning life a breeze! I have a love/hate relationship with the television. There are good programs available, and we love our weekly family movie night, but I hate it when t.v. is the only thing my kids ask to do. Then I know it's time … [Read more...] about 10 Favorite Educational T.V. Programs
Pointers for Planning a Unit Study
Over the past year, our homeschool has been FULL of unit study action. I chose to go with both Galloping the Globe and Five in a Row as our 'curriculum', which proved to be both tons of fun and extremely educational for both the children AND myself! The first thing I always mention to Moms interested in doing a lot of unit studies in their homeschool is that it is labor … [Read more...] about Pointers for Planning a Unit Study
Giving Our Talents
Last week, we invited a friend over for a fun science project. The kids had a blast taking apart old appliances and electronics.The kids loved having a friend over and I loved sharing our passion for science. It was a great lesson and spark for future studies. Last fall, a homeschool mom invited some of her daughter's friends to a weekly sewing class. These giggly tweens … [Read more...] about Giving Our Talents
Giving, Without Giving Up
Most of us are pretty busy people. In my own life, I am barely keeping up. When I think of giving my time to others, it sometimes feels overwhelming. Yet, isn't that what Jesus told us to do? How can we give, and teach our children to give, when we are over-scheduled and busy? First, there are two areas that we need to consider when we think of giving: inside our home and … [Read more...] about Giving, Without Giving Up