I've heard many prospective homeschool parents discuss the cost of homeschooling. The reality is that homeschooling can be quite costly when you think about purchasing all of the books, supplies, and manipulatives needed for an entire year. That doesn't include field trips or co-op. Multiply that by ... Read More about How to Homeschool On a Budget
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5 Ways to Boost Your Teenagers Self Esteem
Do you remember being a teenager? Do you remember how crazy life seemed at times? With balancing school, chores, friends, home life, on top of emotional and hormonal changes, there's a lot going on inside a teenager's head. For some, good self-esteem comes easily. For others, it takes a bit more ... Read More about 5 Ways to Boost Your Teenagers Self Esteem
How to Include Your Toddler in Your Homeschool
Homeschooling can be difficult with a toddler. They can be rowdy and rambunctious if left to their own devices. They often need your attention at the most inopportune times. Some parents work around their toddlers and homeschool when their toddler naps. Others do school when their spouse ... Read More about How to Include Your Toddler in Your Homeschool
Teaching Emotions with Picture Books
Some kids have an easier time than others learning to express their emotions in appropriate ways. Often, though, young children have a hard time dealing with big emotions. Picture books are a great way to facilitate conversations with young children about their emotions. There are plenty of books ... Read More about Teaching Emotions with Picture Books
Teaching Alliteration with Picture Books
Have you and your kids ever tried to say tongue twisters? We get such a kick out of listening to each other say them around here. It's always a competition to see who can say them the most times without getting tongue-tied. Tongue twisters are actually forms of alliteration. Alliteration is the ... Read More about Teaching Alliteration with Picture Books
Celebrate the Everyday in November
Can you believe it's almost November? Where has the time gone! The temperatures are dropping, and the leaves are starting to change colors and fall from the trees. We drive down some twisty backroads to get to Emma's ballet studio, and right now they are alive with reds, yellows, and oranges. ... Read More about Celebrate the Everyday in November
Celebrate September with These Fun Holiday Activities
Wow! August has flown by! We are back to school and back to dance. The temperatures are beginning to drop a bit which means we can eave our windows open for most of the day. I love hearing the birds and neighborhood kids outside. I love the smell of fresh-cut grass on the weekends. I love that the ... Read More about Celebrate September with These Fun Holiday Activities
What If I Can’t Afford to Homeschool?
I've heard many prospective homeschool parents discuss the cost of homeschooling. The reality is that homeschooling can be quite costly when you think about purchasing all of the books, supplies, and manipulatives needed for an entire year. That doesn't include field trips or co-op. Multiply that by ... Read More about What If I Can’t Afford to Homeschool?
Back to School Science Fun from Educents
I don't know about your kids, but mine love science. They love to explore and discover. They love hands-on activities that help them explore the world around them. However, finding experiments that actually work is a little harder than it seems. And, I hate to disappoint my kids with a science fail! ... Read More about Back to School Science Fun from Educents
The Best Free Homeschool Planning Resources
It's that time of year again. The time when homeschool mommas are wrapping up the current school year and looking ahead to the next one. I know that I've been packing up our books and filing away papers as we finish up each subject. I've also been looking around to see what resources are ... Read More about The Best Free Homeschool Planning Resources