homeward bound
Tuesday, 25 August 2020 / Published in - New to Homeschooling, Articles, Blog

Are Your Kids Homeward Bound?

  I keep being totally floored at the people telling me they may homeschool this year!  I mean, anyone who knows me knows I’m a total and complete advocate of homeschooling.  But these changes that are upcoming are encouraging some very die-hard public schoolers to consider this amazing school choice. But invariably some people will
hey mama
Monday, 24 August 2020 / Published in - Ministry, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Embrace the Madness, Mama

  When you think of “ministry opportunities,” do you think that there’s no time or opportunity for you or your family to serve anyone right now? The term ministry opportunities is simply a fancy way of saying “serve others.”  Teach your children that serving others can be something simple like helping a sibling pick up
hot cocoa summer
Thursday, 20 August 2020 / Published in - Games and Activities, Articles, Blog

Hot Cocoa: Summer Style

  It may be the dog days of summer (Did you know that is a real thing, July 22 through August 22?), but hot cocoa is a year-round thing in our home. When I think hot cocoa, most times I think cozy sweaters, warm fireplace, snow, and the holidays. I previously wrote an article on
homeschooling
Wednesday, 19 August 2020 / Published in - New to Homeschooling, Articles, Blog

4 Survival Tips for Your First Year of Homeschooling

  Are you thinking about homeschooling this year? If so, then welcome to one of the most amazing adventures you will ever experience. Homeschooling is a wonderful journey, but if you’re first beginning, it may also feel a bit daunting. I’d love to share a few survival tips with you that I wish someone had
homeschool schedule
Tuesday, 18 August 2020 / Published in - Planning and Organization, Articles, Blog

How to Create a Homeschool Schedule Perfect for Your Family

  Do you have a homeschool schedule in place, or do you feel like your day is a whirlwind of activity from the moment you wake up until the last child says “goodnight”? Do you struggle to come up for air, hoping and praying that you’ll make it through to the end of the day?
hey mama
Monday, 17 August 2020 / Published in - Planning and Organization, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Mama, You Can Create a Homeschool Schedule

  Hey Mama, How you write your schedule has to fit YOUR life and your family. I can give you all the ideas in the world, but if something doesn’t work for you, it’s not going to work for your family. If this area is a struggle for you, the first thing you need to
teach ancient history
Thursday, 13 August 2020 / Published in - Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

Using Literature to Teach Ancient History in Elementary School

  Many of us use a curriculum to teach history; but using literature to teach history can be a great teaching tool. I am beginning this history literature series with some of the best books to teach ancient history. Students in ancient times, sitting by candlelight, actually read history through literature. There simply was no
homeschool co-op online
Wednesday, 12 August 2020 / Published in - Coping With Chaos, Articles, Blog

How to Move Your Homeschool Co-op Online

  We were having a blast in our homeschool co-op! Our 20th Century History course was filled with hands-on fun each week, and the older kids were working on writing their own cozy mystery novel. The kids were digging into the Bible with an inductive Bible Study course. We loved spending time together each week.