Wednesday, 26 January 2022 / Published in - Games and Activities, - Holidays, Articles, Blog

Groundhog Day Activities for Preschoolers

  It’s Groundhog Day! Almost. Let’s get ready to teach our littles about this fun holiday smack dab in the middle of winter with these Groundhog Day activities for preschoolers. Compiled here are worksheets, books, videos, crafts, activities, and snacks to keep your preschoolers as busy as a groundhog come February 2. If you are
Monday, 24 January 2022 / Published in - Family, Articles, Blog, Encouragement, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Your Preschoolers and Little Ones, Mama

  Hey Mama,   What should you do with the littles? Play with them, read to them, take walks, bake or cook with them, clean with them, and give them lots of hugs. While you’re doing routine things, like grocery shopping, taking food to a friend, weeding, or something else, your littles are watching and
Friday, 21 January 2022 / Published in - New to Homeschooling, Articles, Blog, Encouragement

Teaching Multiple Ages Together

  I have four kids, ages 11, 8, 5, and 2.  Let me be honest and say sometimes it can be difficult to homeschool with those age ranges. But it’s definitely possible!  And it’s not only possible; it can actually be a blessing. So practically how do you do it? First off, my middle two
Wednesday, 19 January 2022 / Published in Articles, Blog, Encouragement, Homeschooling Special Needs Children

Create an Atmosphere Where Special Needs Children Can Grow & Thrive

  Many homeschooling parents find themselves in a situation where they are educating special needs children. What are special needs? Special Needs Every child comes with challenges for his or her parents. But certain challenges are called special needs. Special needs can be medical challenges such as diabetes or cancer, physical challenges like a missing
Monday, 17 January 2022 / Published in Articles, Blog, Encouragement, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Embracing Our Special Children, Mama

  Hey Mama,   Want to hear some encouraging news? You can teach your children at home successfully, even if they have special needs! So many can testify to that! One of our children tested positively for Asperger’s. However, she passed the graduation requirements for our state at an earlier age than most “regular” kids.
Friday, 14 January 2022 / Published in Articles, Blog, Real Science, Unit Study

Beat the Winter Blues with a Study on Light

  At this time of the year, there is less daylight and more darkness in the northern hemisphere. To remind us that the days are getting longer again with more light and that Jesus is the Light of the world, here are a few ways to incorporate the study of light, for all ages, into
Wednesday, 12 January 2022 / Published in - Planning and Organization, Articles, Blog

Minimalist Homeschooling: Simplifying in the New Year

  If you are feeling overwhelmed in your homeschool, consider minimalist homeschooling. Collecting quality resources for when it is needed can be a blessing in your homeschool. Still, it can also become a curse when the collection begins to grow and is then forgotten like the fruitcake left in the fridge at Christmas time. It
Monday, 10 January 2022 / Published in - Planning and Organization, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Let’s Get Organized, Mama

  Hey Mama,   I once heard something freeing. It sounded like this: Organization is not an end goal; it is a continual action. It is not something you attain; it is something you continue to pursue. So, for those of you who think you have to “get organized” before you can feel confident about