One of the biggest struggles we’ve ever had in our homeschool was the dreaded “M” word. Between trying to find time to teach it and keeping the toddler from scribbling on his sister’s paper, it was a nightmare. Not to mention, I was trying to teach the subject when I’m not math-orientated. I knew whatkeep reading…
Mr. D Math: Online Classes for Middle & High Schoolers
I’ll be the first to admit that math just isn’t my “thing.” Up until about middle school, it wasn’t so bad, but after that, I just kind of glazed over and didn’t even try to learn what was being taught.
Apologia’s Homeschool Reading Curriculum
I never thought the day would come when I had to force my child to read. I’ve always been laid-back, allowing her to read at her leisure. I didn’t want to push or pressure her and make her dislike reading. I know how important it is for kids to find their love of reading onkeep reading…
Top 10 Usborne History Books
You know we are HUGE Usborne fans around here and I’m sure you are, too. If you’re not, you’re missing out. The books are amazing. With the thick pages, vivid illustrations and bite-size chunks of information, they’re the perfect addition to any home library. Usborne is known for their awesome non-fiction books. They take facts and turn themkeep reading…
FREE Printable Homeschool Daily Notebook
I’m sure you’ve all heard about printable homeschool daily notebook craze by now. They are the greatest thing to land in the homeschool world since Teaching Textbooks! 😉 What better way to include calendar time, weather, counting and more in your homeschool routine? I typically spend a few hours every summer scouring the internet, looking for the bestkeep reading…
Easy Art Lessons for Kids
A few years ago, after an exhausting month-long search for easy art lessons for kids, I signed my daughters up for a local art class. By the time we factored in the cost of the class, supplies we had to purchase and our gas running the kids back and forth to the class, we payedkeep reading…
CTC Online Math: Affordable and Fun!
For homeschooling moms, math is often the hardest subject to teach. To explain math processes in a way that kids will understand and actually remember isn’t for the faint of heart. No matter how hard you try, sometimes it’s simply easier to learn through other avenues. Hours of frustration were beginning to take their toll onkeep reading…
2017-2018 4th Grade Homeschool Curriculum
It’s hard to believe that Miss Manners will be heading into 4th grade this year. It seems like only yesterday that I pulled her from public school and finished out kindergarten at home. Miss Manners is a completely different type of learner than her big sister. While Miss Bookwom (13) spends the majority of herkeep reading…
2017-2018 8th Grade Curriculum Choices
How is it that i blinked my eyes and Miss Bookworm is suddenly entering 8th grade? That just can’t be right! She was just a wee baby a few days ago. This summer, she’ll be turning 13 and we’ll begin treading brand new waters. Waters full of emotions, awkward conversations and…boys. The mere thought ofkeep reading…
Do It Yourself Homeschool Journal
Homeschooling can be tough. New babies, moving, family health crisis, or just a busy season of life can derail your homeschool in a flash. But those times are inevitable. You will eventually hit a crazy point in life, where homeschooling is pushed to the back burner. Mom will need to spend less time preparing lesson planskeep reading…
