This year my youngest child enters kindergarten! I can't believe after parenting and homeschooling 16 years, I won't have a preschooler anymore. :) I'm really excited about our plans for the year. We are settled in our new home, and I'm ready to hit the ground running come August 21. See below for … [Read more...] about 2017-2018 Homeschool Curriculum Choices for Kindergarten Thru High School
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Excellent Summer Reads for Moms
[Today's post "Excellent Summer Reads for Moms" was written by contributor Michelle Habrych.] I have always loved reading. It started as a young girl and continued into my adult years. There were a few years where I don’t remember reading much—those would probably be the preschool and early … [Read more...] about Excellent Summer Reads for Moms
“Summer Media Guidelines” for a Smooth Summer (with free printable download)
This was the first real "free" week we have had this summer. So, I knew it was time to post our Summer Media Guidelines where all my kids could see it. We have a set number of things for the kids to accomplish each day before they are allowed to do any media (computer game, iPad, video, … [Read more...] about “Summer Media Guidelines” for a Smooth Summer (with free printable download)
Ten Great Ways to Teach History
[Today's article Ten Great Ways to Teach History was written by Michelle Habrych.] Teaching history in your homeschool does not have to be anything like what you remember from school: dry textbooks, memorized dates and names, and completely unrelated to the student. When I began homeschooling … [Read more...] about Ten Great Ways to Teach History
Presidents Lapbooks from Knowledge Box Central
[Today we have a guest post from Michelle Habrych on Presidents Lapbooks from Knowledge Box Central.] Let me tell you a secret: I hated history in school. I felt it was just memorizing dates and events, without any real reason to know about it. It was not interesting to me at all. Then I … [Read more...] about Presidents Lapbooks from Knowledge Box Central
6 Ways to School in the Car
Who around here spends a lot of time in the car? We sure do--whether it's driving to lessons, classes, or activities or road-tripping in the summer. Today I'm sharing with you 6 Ways to School in the Car: Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through affiliate links in this post. Audio … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to School in the Car
