Homeschool Strategies for the Indoor Months, Mama

We have had some beautiful snow here in Colorado! However, the cold keeps the kids indoors most of the day so we try to keep everyone constructively occupied. We like to take some of these days off from the regular workbooks and learn differently on “cabin fever” days. Here are some ideas of what that
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Are You Harnessing the Power of Technology, Mama?

It is way too easy to check out of real life for the momentary pleasure of technology in all its forms. Tragically, we could let another day go by where we haven’t done something for the spiritual life of the home. We could procrastinate important tasks to scroll through the picture-perfect scenes of other people
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Grammar: When, Why, and How, Mama

Ruth Beechick said, “After children write well, sometime in their teen years, they can learn some grammar so they will be educated about it. They will not have been burned out on it, and they may actually enjoy it at that time.”  Sounds like a nice, relaxed approach.  We like to take it easy, too.
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What Should Be Our Priority, Mama?

Like me, maybe you find yourself not quite ready. I have so much I want to do and share with my children – how will I fit it all in? I know I need to cry out to the Lord and ask Him to wipe the worry off the chalkboard of my heart. “I will cry unto
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“Come” and “Go”, Mama

Community service can be as simple as helping your kids to rake your elderly neighbor’s leaves to helping a candidate run for office . . . from baking goods for a fundraiser to bringing a meal to a new mom in your neighborhood. Jesus was a community servant. It is Who He was and what
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From Elementary School to Middle School Homeschooling, Mama

Was it yesterday my toddler was putting noodles in her sock and washing her toes in her milk and then covering herself in lotion and markers? Sometimes when they are little, we don’t see how this creativity and exploration will ever be a good thing. But allowed some room and some guidance, they will grow
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Well Grounded in God’s Word, Mama

The Bible resource we use is . . . the Bible. As soon as our kids can read Genesis 1:1, they get their own large print Bible and off we go! This is the most important textbook in our homeschool. Here are just seven reasons why. 1. Important for Our Conviction for Homeschooling  What do you say
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Back to Homeschool…Already?!, Mama?

I really need a fresh start, which is why planning for the new school year brings great refreshment, and it comes right when I feel like I need to just scrap everything and start over! Anyone else feel that way?  Some of you plan years in advance what you will be studying and the curriculum you will
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