The top 100 must-read books for parents to read aloud to their kids. I can still remember the very first time I read aloud to one of my children. My very first baby was only a couple of months old, and it was clear that […]
It’s pretty rare to find a homeschool mom who waxes poetic on how much she loves teaching math. If you’re like me, maybe you’ve felt anxious about teaching a subject that you hated as a child, or are afraid you just aren’t competent to do […]
In case any of you were wondering why I didn’t post my 2018-2019 curriculum line-up last spring like I usually do, it’s because until recently I had no idea what we would be doing this year! Well, not really. But I have had a dandy […]
Teaching math hasn’t always been a struggle in our homeschool but meeting my children’s individual needs, knowing how to give them extra help, and squeezing it all in has become more and more of a challenge over the years. While I do love our math […]
Whether it’s parents & children cuddled up with a book at bedtime, a story from grandma about her growing up years, or a well-made movie or stage production, stories are powerful. And sharing stories with children is an excellent way to help them understand, appreciate, […]
Are you looking for videos to supplement your Story of the World Volume 4 lessons? You could spend a lot of time searching YouTube for appropriate and engaging video clips for your kids OR you could check out this handy playlist of Story of the […]
Homeschool summer school? Why would you want to do that? The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and homeschoolers everywhere (and their mamas!) have more than earned a time of rest and relaxation! But before you slap all those books shut for an extended […]
There’s been something just not right in our homeschool lately. We’ve got a good rhythm down, our routine and curriculum all sorted out, and we’ve been plugging away at our work through the long, dark winter months. We’ve been consistent and diligent. But somehow, something’s […]
