If you’ve listened to my Christmas workshop or read my blog, you know I firmly believe in taking a break from homeschool during Advent. We all need a break to refresh ourselves, so take a break between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Not a break from learning…that’s an everyday event. But, at least take a break from… Continue Reading
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{FREE Writers Workshop} How to Teach Writing
Since you’ve been reading my blog, I’d like to invite you to a writers workshop that can extend your homeschooling endeavors in how to teach writing. Are you unsure how to teach writing? Wondering if you’ll teach writing correctly? Not sure how much writing your kids should be doing at different ages? That’s exactly what… Continue Reading
St Patricks Day Activities for Kids & Recipes
Well, St. Patricks Day is in 1 week…next Tuesday! How will you tie-in St Patricks Day activities for kids with your homeschool? Here are several St Patricks Day activities for kids and a few delicious recipes. Enjoy! St Patricks Day Activities for Kids (Reading, Writing, Math, Notebooking, Printables) St Patricks Day Activities: Lucky Charms Graph… Continue Reading
Presidents Day Activities for Kids
Today, we celebrate President’s Day. Some of you may have taken the day off. If that’s the case, you can enjoy one of these Presidents Day activities for kids later this week. Last year, Ashley was teaching first grade to at-risk kids. I volunteered at her school and plan a reading, writing & art activity. … Continue Reading
Super Bowl Activities – {FREE Printables & Activity Guide}
It’s Super Bowl Week – why not have some fun in your homeschool. Your kids will love you for it! So, you’re not a sports fan. That’s OK, you probably have someone in your house that does enjoy sports…and it’s probably your son. Often, boys do not like school or homeschool. Why not take a… Continue Reading
The Best Topic to Teach Writing
Last week I shared a writing tip you could use to teach writing in your homeschool. Since that time I was once again reminded how important it is to let your children have some ownership over their writing topics. Let me share my story…. Hunter was 12 and working on the IEW Student Writing Intensive… Continue Reading
Motivating Your Children – How to Teach Writing
Do you have children that complain about writing assignments? A few summers ago, I discovered (again) that giving my children a purpose for writing increases their motivation and willingness to fulfill their assignments. It is also a fantastic way to teach the process of writing format through publishing. Many years ago, all three of my… Continue Reading
How to Create Homeschool Unit Studies
I think the best way to explain homeschool unit studies is to share how I create them. First, let’s start with what a unit study is. Basically, it is a thematic study of a topic that integrates all the subject areas you normally teach in your homeschool. How Can You Create Homeschool Unit Studies For… Continue Reading
Getting Off the Conveyor Belt in High School Homeschool {Question of the Day}
What if children are in high school homeschool when wanting to get off the conveyor belt and aren’t too interested in reading? Where do you start and what should you require? This question is in response to my comments on Start School Right webinar where I discuss hopping off the public school conveyor belt to… Continue Reading
How to Improve Your Day-to-Day Homeschooling Programs
Are you wondering how to revamp or improve what you’ve been doing in your day-to-day schooling? Do you want or NEED shorter days, a richer learning environment, or just more freedom to “school” without all the busywork? Would you like to see a greater spark in your child’s eye? Watch this video how to do… Continue Reading