Today’s the first day of 2018, so I’m taking a look back at 2017 this week. Let’s start with my favorite books of 2017. I love to read. This year, I read less fiction and more non-fiction than normal. Which books were my favorites? #1 – How to Forgive … When You Don’t Feel Like… Continue Reading
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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
Gardening with Kids {Weekend Links}
With spring upon us, I thought gardening with kids would be a great topic. If you have some other links to gardening activities for kids … please post it as a comment. Click on any image to get more info. Growing Worms – Kids will love this! If you want some awesome nature activities,… Continue Reading
Baseball Fun Activities for Kids {Weekend Links}
Leading up to the World Series in October, your family might enjoy some fun activities for kids, all centered on baseball. If you have boys, they’ll love these ideas. Hey, my team, Houston Astros, will be in the playoffs. Go ‘Stros! A few years ago I found out that an Aggie was pitching for the… Continue Reading
More FREE Homeschool Interviews & Giveaway: Marshmallow Gun Business
We’ve had great response to our free homeschooling interviews, through Homeschool Super Heroes. We’ve talked about family discipleship, infertility, wellness & other special problems in homeschooling. Today we discuss some great topics for homeschool moms: Teen & Kid Business Using literature in homeschooling Stories & Reluctant Reader Bringing history to life in your homeschool … Continue Reading
Homeschooling in All Areas {Weekend Links}
Thought you might like some encouragement in a variety of subject areas as you homeschool. Please vote right now for this blog by clicking here…thanks! It takes less than 5 seconds. (You can vote more than once, every 24 hours) Question: If you have a blog post or encouragement in homeschooling… Continue Reading
Historical Fiction for Kids – 10 Books Set in Bible Times
I recently finished Journey for Tobiyah, set during Israel’s captivity and immediately read another historical fiction for kids set during the Exodus. When the 10 in 10 series had a post about book lists, I knew I would share 10 of my favorites – historical fiction for kids … set in Bible times. So, here’s… Continue Reading
Help Your High Schooler with Independent Studies
I have homeschooled 6 children – 4 are done with their schooling, but I have 2 left. It seems that when my kids turn 14-ish, they hit a plateau and all of a sudden they want mom to sit by their side when they do their studies. I thought they would be more independent in… Continue Reading
February Recap
Many homeschoolers give a weekly wrap-up on Friday. I decided I would be better for an end of the month recap. I can handle once a month. I want to share how I’m doing on my one-word for 2013, as well as how I’m doing on my reading goal of 52 books this year. You’ll… Continue Reading