4 Activities for Your Child’s Summer For many children, summer is a time for travel, imagination, and time with siblings. Think back to when you were a kid. Which memories of summer activities are the strongest in your mind? Which memories do you want to give to your children too? Which childhood summer memories are… [Continue Reading]
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The Most Important Part about Homeschooling
I started homeschooling in 1994. At the time there were no homeschooling blogs, very few curriculum choices, and not very many people to talk with about homeschooling questions. Homeschooling and a Love for Learning I remember one gathering of homeschool moms that I went to. We sat in Linda’s living room and just talked about… [Continue Reading]
5 Keys to Homeschooling Success
As a homeschooling mom for twenty years (with fifteen years to go), I have a lot of stuff. Books, papers, DVDs, CDs, schedules, papers, you name it. Yet even more consuming is organizing my thoughts and plans. There is so much you can do, how do you know what you should do? After twenty years… [Continue Reading]
Best Read Alouds {Picture & Chapter Books}
One of my favorite times of the day is when I get the kids settled in a night and it’s time to read. Bedtime reading has been a tradition that we’ve done for the last 20+ years. We make sure all electronics are turned off, the kids get ready for bed, and we sit down as… [Continue Reading]
Homeschooling in the Shade by Hettie Brittz {Plus a Giveaway!}
Have you ever found another homeschooling mom who gets you and who could handle the truth about how you’re really doing? That would be like finding a shady tree on the side of the road to rest under. I’m still looking, most of the time. I try to pretend I am quite okay to Lone… [Continue Reading]
Homeschooling Fears
When I first started homeschooling I was afraid of a few things. My kids would get on my nerves. My kids wouldn’t get enough socialization. My educational weaknesses would be my kids’ educational weaknesses. Now in my 20+ years of homeschooling, I can say that all of those have come TRUE. 1. My kids did get… [Continue Reading]
Great Read Alouds for K-2
Looking for some great books to read with your kids? Here’s a list of read alouds for K-2. Perfect for your library’s summer reading program! 1. The Little Old Lady Who was not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams 2. Love you Forever by Robert Munsch 3. I Have to Go by Robert Munsch 4. … [Continue Reading]
7 Ways To Teach Your Kids About Freedom
Every July we all become more aware of freedom. Yet July 4th is more than just watermelon, barbecues, sparklers and fireworks. Yes, we need to take time to celebrate freedom, but we also need to take time to teach it. As Ronald Reagan said, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We… [Continue Reading]
Living History: The Real People Behind the Stories {by Kelli Stuart}
I can count on one hand the teachers who impacted me the most growing up. It started in 11th grade with my history teacher. On the first day of school, he came to class dressed as Captain Meriwether Lewis, and launched into a ten-minute monologue on the adventures of Lewis and Clark. I was hooked…. [Continue Reading]
15 Fingerprint Crafts to Do With Your Kids
In light of Tuesday’s post about The Lifegiving Home by Sally and Sarah Clarkson, I’m looking for ways to fill my home with love this February. Craft time is always hit in the Goyer household, and we seem to always have half-full bottles of finger paint scattered around the house. Below I’ve compiled a list of 15 fingerprint crafts… [Continue Reading]
How to Homeschool Multiple Ages
Q: My kids are ages four-and-a-half years old, two-and-a-half years, and ten-and-a-half months old. I am intimidated to homeschool them for some reason! You’ve been home-educating for a while now, I would love to glean from your knowledge and experience! Are there any tips or advice that you can offer me as I begin to… [Continue Reading]