10 Creative Ways Grandparents Strengthen Your Homeschool
Wednesday, 04 October 2017
Believe it or not, four years ago I had three grandparents still alive. I was in my late twenties when the first of my grandparents passed on, and in my late thirties before another followed. So I consider myself quite lucky, as my daughters have been able to have relationships with three of their
No Comments
Dealing with Difficulties
Tuesday, 03 October 2017
You have started homeschooling your children, but things are not going as you planned. Take heart! I can assure you that all home educators have bad days; but try not to get discouraged on these days, there are ways to deal with difficulties. DO YOU HAVE A ROUTINE SET FOR SCHOOL TIME? Students do
All Roads Have Rocks
Monday, 02 October 2017
By the time our children start school, we’ve already chosen one side over another a dozen times. For every decision my family makes, I can find a camp ready to fight to the death saying it is not only a good choice but the only choice I can make if I love my child.
Hey Mama Monday: You Will Look Back on These Days with a Smile
Monday, 02 October 2017
Hey Mama, Read this and take it to heart: One day your little monkey-cracker-jack-monster-boy will be in his forties; a strong man with responsibilities of his own. And that (sometimes) eye-rolling girl of yours will stand gracious and tall, with eyes full of wisdom, loving and caring for her old Mama. You are going
- Published in Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday
You + God Are Enough
Sunday, 01 October 2017
Are we really equipped to teach our own? For many years, random moms have approached me about homeschooling, often following an educational crisis with one of their children. They’ve all expressed fear about their ability to teach their own children. Having homeschooled my own children for 18 years and having been in leadership in
Vitamix Giveaway
Sunday, 01 October 2017
The Old Schoolhouse® is GIVING AWAY a Vitamix!! Vitamix 5300 High Performance Blender The trade magazine for homeschooling families, The Old Schoolhouse®, invites you to enter a drawing to win a beautiful RED Vitamix! We found a way to make your holiday prep smooth, fun, and exciting! What can you do with a Vitamix? Almost
Bedtime Prayer from the Bible
Friday, 29 September 2017
“Mommy, I’m scared of the monster in the closet!” “Well, Sweetheart, it can’t bother you because Jesus is keeping you safe,” I soothe. A pause and he cries, “I’m still scared.” Hmm, I think it’s time to start teaching him how to connect with Jesus himself, and it will not hurt to pray something
How to Use Mega Bloks in Your Homeschool
Thursday, 28 September 2017
Does your family have a collection of Mega Bloks? These over size construction bricks are a great building tool for younger children. I discovered last year they also make an excellent learning tool for math and language arts. They are customizable so that you can work with each child at the appropriate level. These