use a globe
Wednesday, 02 May 2018 / Published in - Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

6 Fun Ways to Use a Globe in Your Homeschool

  Do you have a globe for your homeschool? My kids love the one we have! They think it’s so much fun to play with. But, a globe isn’t just for fun. It’s also a great tool to inspire learning for kids of different ages. Here are six ideas for integrating the globe into your
sleep
Tuesday, 01 May 2018 / Published in - Caring for Yourself, - Health, Articles, Blog

The Importance of Sleep, Part 1

  Ever since becoming a mom, my constant mood is some form of tired. Drained, spent, exhausted; these are just some of the words I use when asked, “How are you?” Then when we decided to homeschool five years ago, my energy levels seemed to plummet even further. I simply assumed it was a product
unlock math
Monday, 30 April 2018 / Published in - Promotional Posts, Articles, Blog

UnLock MathMatthew Blackwood Introduces UnLock Math

   UnLock Math was founded by Matthew & Alesia Blackwood. Both homeschooled themselves, they are now homeschooling their own 4 children in rural Ontario. Alesia went on to become an accomplished high school math teacher. She now brings her passion for math and her gift for teaching it in a way that students find
Hey Mama
Monday, 30 April 2018 / Published in - Finding Joy, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Children Who Need You And Friends Who Love You

  Hey Mama, This is the day that the Lord has made! You are still breathing. Your children are healthy and whole. They ate today. Your lights are still on, and as of this minute. there is gas in your car! There will be dinner on the table tonight. You have friends who love you,
perspective
Friday, 27 April 2018 / Published in - Family, Articles, Blog

Keeping Perspective

  There is something that happens when people are introduced to their own fragile mortality. I, myself, have had to deal with life and death matters more than once. A few weeks ago, the fragility of life was no more evident than after the passing of a long-time friend. She was a beautiful soul. She
homeschool vacation day
Thursday, 26 April 2018 / Published in - Family, Articles, Blog

Sometimes, The Problem Is You

  Do you ever feel like you are up against a wall with one of your children? I do, sometimes. There are days when I find that no matter what I do, I cannot read one of my kids. I try to connect with them. I try to cajole, and I even try humor. (OK
positives and negatives of homeschooling
Wednesday, 25 April 2018 / Published in - Finding Joy, Articles, Blog

The Positives and Negatives of Homeschooling

  As a homeschooling parent I have many days where homeschooling is a joyous experience, but then there are those days, that I look at myself in the mirror and just have to ask, “What are you thinking woman?” I am sure you all have been there. On the good days, I feel like I
trust
Tuesday, 24 April 2018 / Published in - Faith, - Reading, - Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

Blossoming: Letting God Lead the Way

  In the fall, I wrote this post about my son and how he had finally begun to recognize some words on sight, after three years of phonics instruction. I’ll admit that I thought it would all be smooth sailing from that point on. As it turned out, it wasn’t quite that simple. Despite being