I’d been a homeschooling mom for twenty years when I was forced to have kids in the public school system. I say “forced” because we had kids in foster care and DHS would not let me homeschool them. So for the first time ever I filled out paperwork and had to figure out the schedules… [Continue Reading]
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How to stop your child’s angry cycle
The flash of anger in my tween daughter’s eyes surprised me. We’d been camping, and Maddie’s 6-year-old sister, Aly, had just burned her finger on hot ash. As I treat the wound, Maddie strode up. “I hurt myself, too,” she said, with attitude. “Last night when we were making S’mores.” “Hold on,” I said. As… [Continue Reading]
3 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Have you ever stopped to think about why we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Did you know that Patrick was a real man who brought the gospel to Ireland? Or did you think St. Paddy’s Day was just an excuse to wear green, pinch people and talk like a leprechaun? Enjoy this… [Continue Reading]
How to Get Your Kids to Pay Attention While You Homeschool (Through Crafting!)
We brought our kids home to homeschool after adoption. Because the older girls had been in public school for all their lives they had an idea of what school looked like—lots of lessons and worksheets and counting down the hours until they can play. When we started homeschooling with Sonlight, they didn’t know what to… [Continue Reading]
50 Read Alouds to enjoy with your child for Read Across America
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]
Advice for a new Homeschooling Mom: 33 Things I’ve Learned in 25 years of homeschooling!
When I first started homeschooling I had an idea of what it would look like. I ordered a huge box of curriculum, bought old school desks and prepared to do school at home. I’ve learned many things along the way. Here are things I wish I’d known 25 years ago: Don’t compare! Don’t compare yourself with… [Continue Reading]
Sleep as a Benefit of Homeschooling
I’d been a homeschooling mom for twenty years when I was forced to have kids in the public school system. I say “forced” because we had kids in foster care and DHS would not let me homeschool them. So for the first time ever I filled out paperwork and had to figure out the schedules… [Continue Reading]
The Pros and Cons of Homeschooling When Your Child Has Special Needs | Jackie Nunes, Wondermoms.org
“Special needs” is a tricky term. It can cover everything from a gifted child with sensory issues to a profoundly disabled child who is nonverbal. But what all children with special needs have in common is that, in order to thrive, they need something outside of the norm. The standard routines and processes that work… [Continue Reading]
How I Homeschool 5 Grades of Kids With No Stress!
People are amazed that I homeschool five grades of kids all at once without losing my mind. I’m actually amazed too. I shared some details about how I do that HERE. In this video, I actually unbox all our books and give you an overview of how I homeschool. Yet, after that, I’ve gotten more… [Continue Reading]
3 Easy Ways to Homeschool the Visual Learner
According to the VARK learning styles model, there are 4 major types of learners: Visual Aural/Auditory Read/Write Kinesthetic Most people are a mixture of these 4 categories depending on different factors such as material and who they are learning from. As a homeschooling teacher, it is important to know what strengths your children have and… [Continue Reading]
Homeschool Resolutions
I’m counting down the days until homeschooling starts this year. I love the beginning of the new school year. I love new school supplies. I love cracking open new books! I love learning right along with my children. Yet each year there are always challenges. At the beginning of each new school year, I make… [Continue Reading]