independent study
Saturday, 17 February 2018 / Published in * Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

Five Step Plan for Independent Study

  One of my goals in homeschooling is to encourage my children to become lifelong learners. I desire that my kids pursue their interests and learn continually throughout their lives. Completing an independent study is a great way for students to learn about something outside of their regular curriculum or to expand on a topic
serve God
Friday, 16 February 2018 / Published in * Encouragement, Articles, Blog

Mediocrity and Me

  I have a confession. I am mediocre. I’m not famous or fabulous or fearless. My name will not be remembered by many or my work held up as an example of excellence to the next generation. I’m just me. Those who know me best would tell you I’m kind, creative, loving, and sometimes funny.
homeschool co-op
Thursday, 15 February 2018 / Published in * Teaching Methods, - Resources, Articles, Blog

How You Can Start A Low-Key Co-op

  Several years ago, the homeschool mothers in my area sensed a need to spend more time together; but none of us had much time to spare. If we were going to form a group, it would have to compliment our homeschooling efforts without hindering them. It could not consume a large portion of our
valentine's day
Wednesday, 14 February 2018 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, Blog

Love Versus Hearts and Candy

  February is an odd little month. It’s obviously shorter than all the rest and has that extra “r” that nobody pronounces . . . but makes you sound as if you have a speech impediment if you do try to say it in conversation. Then there’s the overabundance of pink and red hearts, teddy
Tuesday, 13 February 2018 / Published in Articles, Blog

Teaching Kindness Through Community

  Ever since I can remember, I have been a huge fan of Fred Rogers. Yes, the “Mister Rogers” who lit up children’s television screens for 31 seasons, during the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Mister Rogers greeted his television family in his work suit and tie to quickly change into a sweater and lace-up
Hey Mama
Monday, 12 February 2018 / Published in * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: When You Can’t See God, Your Faith is There to Take Over

  Hey Mama, “God is too wise to be mistaken. God is too wise to be unkind. When you can’t trace His hand, that’s when you must learn to trust His heart.” —Charles H. Spurgeon See that, Mama? That’s where faith and belief come in. So, you can’t really “see” Him lately, you say. It’s
library in your homeschool
Sunday, 11 February 2018 / Published in - Resources, Articles, Blog

9 Great Ways to Use the Library

  I have always had great love in my heart for the library. Long before I was grown and had a family of my own, a weekly trip to the library was the adventure I took with my mom, little brother, and sister. The librarians knew my name! There were books about everything—books about a
homeschooling
Saturday, 10 February 2018 / Published in * Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

Change: An Inevitable Part of Homeschooling

  Early in our homeschooling years when I would buy curriculum, my husband would say things like “Are you going to stick with this one?” or “Is this the last curriculum you will buy?” or “This will work for all of them, right?” At first, I would try to convince him that it would be
date night activities
Friday, 09 February 2018 / Published in * Faith and Family, * Teaching Methods, Blog

Date Night Deals

  Since the focus for February is usually love, I am sharing a few ways my husband and I have date nights that are romantic, fun, and within our monthly budget. Though all household budgets are different, these tips will still be a good starting point for you to build on or reduce as needed
valentine's day
Thursday, 08 February 2018 / Published in * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog

What is Love?

February seems to revolve around Valentine’s Day, and the theme of love. A lot of money is spent on showing that special someone how loved they are. How do we define love? Everyone wants to be loved and feel loved. Would you describe love as a warm and fuzzy feeling? Is love a box of
the glass universe
Wednesday, 07 February 2018 / Published in * Teaching Methods, - Resources, Articles, Blog

A Review of “The Glass Universe”

  While doing inventory at work recently, I found the book The Glass Universe by Dava Sobel. Although I am not a science person, I decided to read the blurb. Fascinated by the historical aspects, I knew I had to review it. I will be examining it based on worldview, family friendliness, educational merit, and
contentment
Tuesday, 06 February 2018 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog

How to Teach your Children to Live with Less

  As a 13-year-old teenager, I was devastated when my parents moved from the country to the suburbs. I left behind all of my friends from a small school, only to find myself in a junior high school class triple the size. My parents bought a bigger house and with three of us growing teenagers,