We are done with school and my kids are ready for some fun summer activities. I’ve been searching the web for fun things to do this summer. Some days are so hot we just want to stay indoors and other days are so beautiful we want to spend the day outside. I gathered together a […]
A Child’s Art Box that Delights the Imagination
My children love to pull out our art box and use their imagination to create all kinds of things from abstract art to 3D creations. They didn’t always enjoy craft time though. They felt constricted with pre-made crafts and got discouraged when their finished project didn’t look like the sample they were suppose to recreate. I […]
Cursive First Handwriting Curriculum
I was a little baffled when I first heard about teaching cursive before print. Cursive seemed more difficult to write and I wondered how my children were going to learn to read print if they were taught cursive first. Cursive First was affordable and it coordinated with my favorite phonics and spelling program so I decided to […]
Fix It! Grammar: Turning a Boring Subject into an Exciting Adventure
I’m going to guess that you and your child aren’t thrilled with the idea of studying grammar. Diagramming sentences and memorizing parts of speech doesn’t sound very fun. That is why I love the Fix It! Grammar curriculum from the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW). This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. […]
Creative Ways to Review Spelling Words
When it comes to reviewing spelling words, most kids are familiar with writing their words 2 times each, creating sentences, or alphabetizing their spelling words. After awhile these methods become dull. In an effort to make practicing spelling more enjoyable I came up with some creative alternatives. {This post contains affiliate links.} Creative Ways to Review […]
5 Secrets for Homeschool Success
I remember those early years of homeschooling. Everything was new and overwhelming. I didn’t know where to start or which direction to go in. Perhaps you can relate? I wish I knew then, what I know now. It would have made those early years a little easier. After over 15 years of homeschooling, I have […]
Science in the Beginning {Review}
Today I wanted to tell you about Science in the Beginning by Dr. Jay L. Wile. It is an elementary science curriculum that my kids and I have really enjoyed. (This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here.) Science in the Beginning takes the six days of creation and teaches science topics based on […]
Preschool at Home: What do I do?
This post is the last one in my series on preschool. You can check out the rest of the articles below. Is Preschool the Best Option for My Child? Important Questions to Ask Before Purchasing Preschool Curriculum Help! What should I teach my preschooler? So you have decided to keep your child at home with […]
Help! What should I teach my preschooler?
There are many benefits to keeping your child home during the preschool years but what should you teach your preschooler while she is at home with you? Today I want to look at some basic skills that most children have before starting kindergarten as well as encourage you with a bit of wisdom I’ve learned […]
Important Questions to Ask Before Purchasing Preschool Curriculum
Are you thinking about homeschooling your child? The preschool years are a great place to start! Before you start researching preschool curriculum or searching out preschool co-ops stop and ask yourself these two questions: 1. What is my philosophy on early education? 2. Where is my child developmentally? If you are anything like the many […]
Is Preschool the Best Option for My Child?
There are many benefits to keeping your young child at home.
Writing Truth Back Into Biology {Apologia Biology Review}
One thing I love about high school curriculum for homeschoolers is that most of them have been created for independent work by the student. That makes it easier on the homeschool parent but a little challenging to review without the high school student’s input. {This post contains affiliate links.} My oldest is graduating from high […]