Recently I emailed y’all, asking to help a fellow homeschool mom. You were incredible with your response on facebook on how to be a good mom by finding time for yourself. So incredible, that I want to move the conversation here to my blog. I discovered that many homeschoolers are not on facebook. They emailed… Continue Reading
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Fire Prevention Week Activities
Fire prevention week starts today, but I have to share a quick video from the weekend. I spent last weekend with my granddaughters so I could watch my oldest’s first soccer game on Saturday morning. It was quite entertaining. She was able to kick in the ball and make a kick off. The kick-in (no… Continue Reading
Fun Back to School Ideas {for homeschoolers}
I know some of you homeschool year round, but I liked taking rest during the summer. I was more of a Labor Day to Memorial Day homeschooler, taking a “Sabbath” during the summer. My kids still learned during the summer, but that’s another post. I love August as a back to school time. New school… Continue Reading
Notebooking for Your Upcoming Homeschool
Are you tired of using multiple choice tests to see if your child has learned anything? Do you want to create a love of learning in your children? Do you want your child to learn critical thinking skills in your homeschool? I strongly recommend using notebooks in your homeschool this school year. Instead of rehashing… Continue Reading
Holy Week for Kids – Homeschool Activities
Today begins Holy Week (or Passion Week) so why not try some of our Holy Week for Kids Homeschool Activities in Language Arts, Science or History (below). Or, use Skies of the Cross for Bible, Science & History activities. Let’s begin with our free Bible Scripture Reading Plan. You can grab a copy of the… Continue Reading
Super Bowl Activities for Kids
It’s right around the corner, so why not have some fun in your homeschool with our Super Bowl activities for kids this year. You might even try a Super Bowl mini-unit before the big game. Your kids will love it! We will email our Super Bowl Mini Unit after you enter your name & email… Continue Reading
Love of Friends
With Thanksgiving coming up, I’d like to share some real-life stories of people who help others … who have a love of friends. Help others come to Jesus. I realize this isn’t a curriculum or specific activity like I normally share but I pray these stories significantly impact you & your family. My hope is… Continue Reading
The 4 R’s of Homeschool Notebooking {Principle Approach}
If you’ve ever thought about getting Notebooking Pages Lifetime Membership, next week is the time. It goes on sale on October 25 and you’ll be able to save $25. Let’s move on to the 4R’s of notebooking . . . With the Principle Approach to Christian Homeschooling, your students will keep notebooks on a variety… Continue Reading
Kids Love Learning with Grace Week
What in the world is Grace Week? Grace Week is an awesome strategy to help my kids love learning and grow leadership skills at the same time. How did Grace Week look in our homeschool? The first three weeks of the month were mom-chosen activities. The last week of the month was child-directed. Each child… Continue Reading
Get $180 FREE Homeschool Resources on Tuesday
Tomorrow my new paperback, Raising Leaders, Not Followers, is available for purchase and I have a deal for you. You can get $180 free homeschool resources if you purchase my book on Tuesday, July 25. Here’s what’s included: Literature ebook package $92.75 Famous Men of the Middle Ages, by Haaren & Poland (value: $16.95) The… Continue Reading