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]
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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
Craft time is always a 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. I’ve bookmarked these for a rainy day when we’re all stuck inside. Whether it is the heat of summer and the… [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]
The BIG list of {FREE} Christmas Printables!
HUNDREDS of great projects you can print and use! I’ve turned into a printable junkie. I love finding great projects, printing them up and then using them around the homes, with my kids, or for gifts! Any time day or night you’ll hear my printer buzzing and my kids racing up the stairs to see… [Continue Reading]
10 Ways to Make Your Homeschooling Easier {+ giveaway!}
I’ve been homeschooling most of my life – first as a homeschool student myself, and now as a homeschool mother of four. Now that I’m graduating my oldest son, it’s a good time to look back and see what works and what doesn’t work. And you know what works? Easy. Easy works, hard doesn’t. It… [Continue Reading]
14 Reasons Why I Homeschool
Here are 14 Reasons Why I Homeschool and why you might want to as well. I’ve been a homeschooling mom for 20+ years. I’ve homeschooled three children all the way through high school, and my youngest child is 5-years-old, so I still have a long way to go. Why do I homeschool? Not… [Continue Reading]