homeschooling mistakes
Friday, 18 September 2020 / Published in - New to Homeschooling, Articles, Blog

Homeschooling Mistakes You Are Probably Making

  When we first started homeschooling, the LAST thing I wanted to hear was that I was doing it all wrong. But let’s be honest. We all have had designated seats on the struggle bus. Homeschooling can be messy. And, oh so challenging. I first started writing this little post in my head, months and
fruits of the spirit
Wednesday, 16 September 2020 / Published in - Character Development, - Christian Upbringing, Articles, Blog

Fruits of the Spirit for the Homeschool Mom

  According to Galatians Chapter 5, the fruit of the Spirit includes love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. How do these fruits relate to home education? A better question to ask might be, what if I am NOT seeing these fruits in our homeschool? What is missing, and what do I
great school year
Tuesday, 15 September 2020 / Published in - Planning and Organization, Articles, Blog

A Simple Way to Get Your Kids Ready for a Great Year

  It’s September, and most of us have already started our brand new homeschool year. Is it too late to gear up for a great year? It doesn’t matter if you’ve already started the school year. This activity will take a couple of hours and bear lasting results all year long. Gather your children together
hey mama
Monday, 14 September 2020 / Published in - Coping With Chaos, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Encouragement for the Tough Days, Mama

  Hey Mama, You got through Monday. You did it. And I know there were moments you suffered from “mad cow mama” syndrome, but what’s done is done. Good thing your Father is patient and your kids so forgiving. They love you. I think it’s good they see the crud sometimes. They are experiencing real
communication skills
Thursday, 10 September 2020 / Published in - Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

Incorporating Communication Skills into Your Homeschool Curriculum

  Think for a moment about how important communication is to your daily life. These skills help us clearly articulate and express our thoughts, feelings, desires. They help us actively listen to others, interpret the meaning and message of what’s being said, and socially interact with our friends and colleagues. From our very first attempts
high school courses for homeschool
Tuesday, 08 September 2020 / Published in - Planning and Organization, Articles, Blog

How to Plan High School Courses for Homeschool Students

  Homeschooling high school does not need to be daunting. You can plan high school courses for homeschool with ease once you realize that you, the parent, have the option to guide your child down the path that you think is best. As a parent, you have had over a decade to get to know
hey mama
Monday, 07 September 2020 / Published in - Planning and Organization, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: It’s Back to School Preparation Time, Mama

  Back to school? Is that what we are supposed to be doing? I am actually just starting to prepare for the next school year. Like me, maybe you find yourself not quite ready. I have so much I want to do and share with my children. How will I fit it all in? I
bring geography to life
Friday, 04 September 2020 / Published in - Reading, - Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

Travel God’s World With Missionaries to Bring Geography Alive

  Meeting missionaries in our geography studies has been such a blessing to my family. We love geography to begin with, yet when you add the missionaries, other countries become so alive. “Children, here is a nation that God loved so much that He sent His Son to the cross and missionaries to reach them