outside learning
Tuesday, 06 April 2021 / Published in * Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

5 Ways to Encourage Outside Learning This Spring

  In my early days of homeschooling, when I knew that it was going to be a nice day, I would have the kids get up early to get all of their “schoolwork” done. My goal was to have their schoolwork done before lunch so we could enjoy the rest of the afternoon outside. This
abide in love
Monday, 05 April 2021 / Published in * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Abide in Love, Mama

  Do you feel loved? Do you sense His love today? ALL things work together for GOOD for those who love Him. And Mama, you love Him! He has never left you, never forsaken you. It’s because He loves you, daughter of the King, so much deeper and wider than we could even love our
homeschool poetry
Thursday, 01 April 2021 / Published in * Teaching Methods, - Resources, Articles, Blog

Five Fabulous Poems to Enjoy with Your Children in April

  Poetry recitation and memorization can be a delightful addition to your homeschool routine! April is National Poetry Month. If you needed an extra excuse to find time to include poems in your homeschool day, what could be better than an entire month devoted to poetry?! Does including poetry in your homeschool feel overwhelming? Maybe
kid-friendly recipes
Tuesday, 30 March 2021 / Published in Articles, Blog

Independent Kids in the Kitchen

  My kids have always loved to help me in the kitchen and still do pretty much every day, but my oldest daughter is ready to start exploring the kitchen on her own. Letting kids take the reins is always bittersweet, but watching my kiddos grow and thrive independently is what I’m raising them to
fun at home in quarantine
Monday, 29 March 2021 / Published in * Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: I Love You to the Moon and Back, but I Can’t Take You There (yet), Mama

  We often feel guilty that we can’t do all the fun things with our children that we see other families doing. Maybe it is due to finances, illnesses, an overload of work, or maybe we just have a lot of very young children who keep us exhausted. We dream of taking our children to
public speaking opportunities for kids
Thursday, 25 March 2021 / Published in * Teaching Methods, - Resources, Articles, Blog

7 Everyday Public Speaking Opportunities for Your Kids

  I recently came across a post from a mom looking for a debate group or public speaking class for her child. Of course, there are many great opportunities for speech and debate in the homeschooling world, including national organizations for homeschoolers. And these can be ideal for kids who are specifically headed toward a
all or nothing
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 / Published in * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog

All or Nothing?

  Most of us could be qualified as “All or Nothing” homeschoolers. We ride hard in whatever lane we’ve assigned ourselves and worry constantly about not living up to standard we have set for ourselves. Most of us could also assign ourselves a few other labels, as well. For example, I am the queen of
embrace change
Tuesday, 23 March 2021 / Published in * Planning and Organization, Articles, Blog

Embrace the Change

  Does anyone else have the problem of fussy kids after they’ve been indoors way too long with nasty weather?  It seems to me they lose all motivation for “regular” schoolwork and get just plain fidgety! What’s a momma to do?  Perhaps it’s time to rethink your end of the year learning strategy. No one