Today I wanted to tell you about Science in the Beginning by Dr. Jay L. Wile. It is an elementary science curriculum that my kids and I have really enjoyed. (This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here.) Science in the Beginning takes the six days of creation and teaches science topics based on […]
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Encouragement, practical tips and curriculum reviews for homeschool moms.
Preschool at Home: What do I do?
This post is the last one in my series on preschool. You can check out the rest of the articles below. Is Preschool the Best Option for My Child? Important Questions to Ask Before Purchasing Preschool Curriculum Help! What should I teach my preschooler? So you have decided to keep your child at home with […]
Help! What should I teach my preschooler?
There are many benefits to keeping your child home during the preschool years but what should you teach your preschooler while she is at home with you? Today I want to look at some basic skills that most children have before starting kindergarten as well as encourage you with a bit of wisdom I’ve learned […]
Important Questions to Ask Before Purchasing Preschool Curriculum
Are you thinking about homeschooling your child? The preschool years are a great place to start! Before you start researching preschool curriculum or searching out preschool co-ops stop and ask yourself these two questions: 1. What is my philosophy on early education? 2. Where is my child developmentally? If you are anything like the many […]
Is Preschool the Best Option for My Child?
There are many benefits to keeping your young child at home.
What To Do When You and Your Spouse Disagree About Homeschooling
It’s a difficult situation to be in. You want to homeschool your children and your spouse believes it is best to send them to a traditional school. What do you do? Pray Prayer is the best weapon you have when disagreements enter into your marriage. It’s easy to pray for your spouse’s opinion to change […]
Institute for Excellence in Writing: Encouraging Even the Most Reluctant Writer
Update: Find out more about a new product from IEW down below! This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. My Family’s Experience with IEW My oldest daughter is a natural writer so my failure to incorporate writing instruction in her homeschool years didn’t hinder her from searching out people who could help her […]
Helping Your Homeschool Child Deal with Sibling Distractions
A few days ago I shared (on Facebook) the picture below of my daughter doing her math work with her little brother on her lap. He was happily coloring all over her worksheet while she tried to stay focused on the work in front of her. While she enjoyed snuggling with him during school time […]
Homeschooling When Mom is Sick {Red Star Day}
Homeschooling has become a little easier since we discovered My Student Logbooks. (You can read my review of the product or visit their site for more information.) The logbooks, along with our homeschool schedule, allow my kids to work more independently because they know what subjects they need to accomplish each day. The best part is that I […]
Demystifying the Spell to Write and Read Program
I love the Spell to Write and Read program for teaching phonics, spelling and reading to my children. I know from experience that Spell to Write and Read (SWR) can seem daunting when you first get it. In this video I try to demystify the program for you so that it’s not so overwhelming. You […]
Tackling High School Physical Education for the Homeschooler
I’m sure most of us remember going to PE or gym class in high school. My memories include wearing an unattractive PE uniform, the awkwardness of changing in the locker room with dozens of other teenage girls, and participating in sports that I was not interested in. I always hoped my school schedule had PE […]
How to Help Your Older Kid Who Hates School Work
What do you do when your older kid protests against an assignment? As a parent, you probably recognize the importance of completing a lesson even when your child dislikes doing it. Learning to follow through on a task is part of growing up and learning to be responsible. On the other hand you want your older […]