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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 […]
The Best Books for Girls
My girls love to read books, although it wasn’t always that way. It took time to discover just the right book to spark their love of reading and then a lot of effort to find great books to keep their love of reading alive. Here is our family’s list of the best books for girls. […]
What To Do When You and Your Spouse Disagree About Homeschooling
It’s a difficult situation to be in. You want to homeschool your children and your spouse believes it is best to send them to a traditional school. What do you do? Pray Prayer is the best weapon you have when disagreements enter into your marriage. It’s easy to pray for your spouse’s opinion to change […]
Institute for Excellence in Writing: Encouraging Even the Most Reluctant Writer
Update: Find out more about a new product from IEW down below! This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. My Family’s Experience with IEW My oldest daughter is a natural writer so my failure to incorporate writing instruction in her homeschool years didn’t hinder her from searching out people who could help her […]
Helping Your Homeschool Child Deal with Sibling Distractions
A few days ago I shared (on Facebook) the picture below of my daughter doing her math work with her little brother on her lap. He was happily coloring all over her worksheet while she tried to stay focused on the work in front of her. While she enjoyed snuggling with him during school time […]
Homeschooling When Mom is Sick {Red Star Day}
Homeschooling has become a little easier since we discovered My Student Logbooks. (You can read my review of the product or visit their site for more information.) The logbooks, along with our homeschool schedule, allow my kids to work more independently because they know what subjects they need to accomplish each day. The best part is that I […]
Easter Books for Children
(This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here.) Easter is on its way! I love celebrating the resurrection of Jesus and reflecting on the amazing gift of salvation. I especially enjoy sharing this time of year with my children. Some of my favorite Easter activities are decorating eggs, worshiping with other believers on Good Friday […]
Is Public School the Best Choice for My Child?
People often ask me my opinion on the public school versus homeschool debate. I don’t mind sharing the reasons behind why my husband and I have chosen to homeschool our children. I don’t even mind talking about my strong convictions for Christian education. However, when it comes to answering the question of what you should […]
Demystifying the Spell to Write and Read Program
I love the Spell to Write and Read program for teaching phonics, spelling and reading to my children. I know from experience that Spell to Write and Read (SWR) can seem daunting when you first get it. In this video I try to demystify the program for you so that it’s not so overwhelming. You […]
Tackling High School Physical Education for the Homeschooler
I’m sure most of us remember going to PE or gym class in high school. My memories include wearing an unattractive PE uniform, the awkwardness of changing in the locker room with dozens of other teenage girls, and participating in sports that I was not interested in. I always hoped my school schedule had PE […]
How to Help Your Older Kid Who Hates School Work
What do you do when your older kid protests against an assignment? As a parent, you probably recognize the importance of completing a lesson even when your child dislikes doing it. Learning to follow through on a task is part of growing up and learning to be responsible. On the other hand you want your older […]