Sick days. How do you handle them when you homeschool? This week, Em and I didn't feel well on Monday. Tuesday, I was better, but she still felt puny. Wednesday she started feeling better. With winter (and cold and flu season) comes the dilemma of what to do on sick days. Do you "do school" when ... Read More about Homeschool Sick Days
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Devotionals for Kids
It's so important to plant seeds of God's Word in the hearts of our kids at an early age. Many Christian authors have published devotions for kids to do just that. With Christmas fast approaching, you may want to pick one up to put under the tree. Here are some suggestions to get you started in your ... Read More about Devotionals for Kids
Helping Our Kids Maintain an Attitude of Gratitude
It seems that every year, as November rolls around, we begin to focus on gratitude. We talk about being thankful, and we count our blessings. However, we should be teaching our kids all year long to maintain an attitude of gratitude. I remember having to teach my kids to say thank you ... Read More about Helping Our Kids Maintain an Attitude of Gratitude
80+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids
Are you trying to find activities for your kids so they don’t waste their days away watching TV? Once the TV is on, it can be hard to get your kids to unplug from their favorite shows. A day can quickly go by with nothing being accomplished. Although an occasional TV day is ok, spending the entire ... Read More about 80+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids
A Peek at Homeschooling Middle School: First Quarter
I've been asked several times to share more about homeschooling middle school. Many homeschool moms are intimidated by the older grades. Often, they don't feel qualified to teach the more advanced subjects required in middle and high school. It's taken me a bit to settle into a routine this year, ... Read More about A Peek at Homeschooling Middle School: First Quarter
A Gift Guide for Planner Addicts {Teen Version}
I am a planner addict, and I'm not afraid to admit it! I currently own not one, not two, but three Erin Condren planners. I use one for family stuff - meal planning, chore lists, and appointments. I use a second one for all things blog related. Daily tasks, due dates, and blog post ideas to name a ... Read More about A Gift Guide for Planner Addicts {Teen Version}
Homeschool Through the Year: November
Welcome back to another month of learning fun. I can't believe I'm almost finished with this homeschool through the year series. I hope you are having as much fun as I am. Quite a few of you have left comments telling me how much you enjoy learning about these silly holidays and ways you can ... Read More about Homeschool Through the Year: November
8 Fun Writing Activities for Kids
Writing is a subject that my middle schooler loves! It is not, however, a subject my older boys ever developed an affinity for. So, I as always on the lookout for fun ways to get them to write. I wanted them to see the importance of learning to write well. I wanted them to see that writing ... Read More about 8 Fun Writing Activities for Kids
When They Want to Go to Public School
What's a homeschool mom to do when her kid starts asking to go to public school? Should she give up and give in and send them off on that yellow school bus? Should she stand her ground and say too bad? Or is there an in-between that would work best for everyone ... Read More about When They Want to Go to Public School
How to Be Zealous in Your Homeschool
Here we are deep into our homeschool year. It's spring, and the weather is warming up. The birds are calling our names as we sit in the school room and move from math to science to literature and more. We are far from being done with our school year due to an extended illness after ... Read More about How to Be Zealous in Your Homeschool