Monday, 18 July 2022 / Published in Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Geography & Geology – Where to Go and What to Find, Mama

Hey Mama, What do you think of when you hear the words “geography” or “geology”? Maps. Rocks. Or maybe TERROR at the idea that you’ll have to teach these subjects someday? (grin) Be at peace, Mama. There is a greater purpose behind these ominous subjects. They remind us that we serve a God of order
Monday, 11 July 2022 / Published in Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Getting Down…on the Farm, Mama

Hey Mama, Farm life. Who has not, at least at some point, had grandiose dreams of starting a farm—large or small—that they could call their own? When I was a kid, every girl I knew wanted a horse, including me. I never got one . . . but I was given a goose (more about
Wednesday, 06 July 2022 / Published in - Christian Upbringing, - Family, Articles, Blog, Encouragement

Why We Homeschool

We’ve all been asked, “Why do you homeschool?” I always give a different answer depending on where I am, what I am doing, and how much time I have until the kids get antsy. Putting down my answer in words gave me clarity and helped me remember some basics that I can now share quickly.
Monday, 04 July 2022 / Published in Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Speech and Debate: Try a Mock Trial for Civics, Mama

Hey Mama, Don’t know what it’s like at your house, but sometimes the speeches and debates at my house are “discussions” about rules and chores the kids don’t want to do. Maturity is about the only thing that can change those debates. If you’re looking for teaching tips for speech, debates, or mock trials, check
Tuesday, 07 June 2022 / Published in - Reading, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: What Are YOU Reading? Children Follow by Example, Mama

Let them catch your love of reading and model your reading behavior. Seems so easy. Not always. It works for most kids. Then there are those who don’t love to read. Maybe it’s physically hard for them to read, they have a learning disability, or maybe it’s just not something they enjoy doing. I had
Wednesday, 09 March 2022 / Published in Blog, Teaching Math

Activities for Pi Day That Make Math Fun

Use these activities for Pi Day in your homeschool this year, and your kids might have so much fun that they will ask to do them year after year. Pi Day is celebrated on March 14 in classrooms and pizza parlors across the nation. Homeschooling is about making memories. Why not incorporate this fun holiday
Monday, 07 March 2022 / Published in Blog, Hey Mama Monday

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), Mama

I believe science education starts in the book of Genesis and continues through the Scriptures. So, while I am teaching these STEM subjects, I always have my child read through the Bible by the end of their school years. Then, there are four things that come to mind about leading our children today to help
Friday, 04 March 2022 / Published in - Christian Upbringing, Blog

Early Spiritual Training

I listen to the little voice coming from the back seat as my three-year-old granddaughter sings “Now the Day Is Over.” Joy swells my heart as I realize her spiritual training is taking hold so early. How is it that one so young knows this old standard? Her mommy sings it with her every night