Rabbits and Revolution
Wednesday, 22 June 2016
I know, you think I’ve gone off my rocker. “Rabbits have nothing to do with revolutions,” you say. They do if they are two of the newest courses on SchoolhouseTeachers.com. American Revolution with A. K. Fielding is a nine-week course that introduces middle school students to the key battles—Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Saratoga,
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Mission Possible: Homeschool + Work at Home
Tuesday, 21 June 2016
Stay at home mom’s have a reputation for being thrifty and resourceful. As more and more families join the ranks of homeschoolers, these moms see their time out of the traditional workforce being extended, and many of them (us!), are reimagining what it means to earn income while raising our kids. In this
Take Note
Monday, 20 June 2016
We have new classes on SchoolhouseTeachers.com that are perfect for summer! Fun with Music by Susan Brown, is for children in elementary through high school. It is a collection of four games that use flash cards to help students learn important musical terminology including note names, music intervals and key signatures, symbols, and other
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Momma Needs Her Rest
Monday, 20 June 2016
We moms can all agree that when it comes to getting a bit of rest, it’s “easier said than done.” Yet we all need it. And it’s something we have to choose to do. We will never get that rest unless we are intentional about it. We simply have to determine that we will
Music Matters: A Greater Purpose for Piano Lessons
Saturday, 18 June 2016
As a piano teacher, I see the values of music every day. What I often see in parents is a struggle. They try piano for a short while and when the child loses interest another activity is found to supplant it. I meet parents painfully unaware of what learning an instrument, especially the piano,
Outdoor Play IS A Learning Tool
Friday, 17 June 2016
Encouraging adventurous outside play is a valuable learning tool for kids. Sadly, I feel this generation has been cheated this rite of passage. As a child, I lived outside. I was the “head home when the street lights came on” kid. When I become a mom, I made a conscious effort to allow my
Passing On Conviction
Thursday, 16 June 2016
Do you ever wonder if your children are forming conviction? I don’t mean convictions. Convictions are personal principles, like whether you celebrate Christmas, wear dresses only, or what movies you choose to watch. They are the personal guidelines the Holy Spirit gives each of us according to our spiritual maturity. Convictions are important, but
5 Ways to Homeschool Your Wiggly Student
Tuesday, 14 June 2016
Kids and the wiggles go hand and hand. I mean, do you see many kids sitting around with their hands folded in the their laps, wide-eyes, engrossed in whatever is going on around them? Rarely, right? One of the biggest advantages of homeschooling for my family is that we don’t have to suppress those wiggles, at