[Today's post "When Math is Too Challenging for the Homeschooling Mom" was written by contributor Michelle Habrych.] It’s finally happened. I knew this day would arrive, but did it have to come so quickly? My son had math problems today that I was absolutely clueless to help him solve. This … [Read more...] about How to Teach Math When it’s Too Challenging for the Homeschool Mom
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3 Free Ways to Add Music Appreciation to an Already Busy Homeschool Day
I'm a homeschool mom. And I have 8 kids. And my family is very, very busy with so many different activities! I know how it is and I empathize with you. How can you possibly add music appreciation to your already very busy homeschool day? Well, first of all, why should you even consider adding … [Read more...] about 3 Free Ways to Add Music Appreciation to an Already Busy Homeschool Day
Free 20th Century Music Lesson Plans and Printables
I'm happy to share with you today some free 20th-century music lesson plans! See a free printable pack to download below! Teaching 20th Century Music Appreciation at Homeschool Co-op As you may remember I have spent the past year teaching a 20th Century Music History/Appreciation class at our … [Read more...] about Free 20th Century Music Lesson Plans and Printables
The Piano Guys–“Frozen” and Vivaldi’s Winter in the Ice Castles
This is absolutely beautiful! The Piano Guys perform "Let it Go" from Frozen with Vivaldi's Winter in the Ice Castles! (By the way, if the videos don't show, click over to http://ichoosejoy.org) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Dakd7EIgBE Click here to learn how to teach your own … [Read more...] about The Piano Guys–“Frozen” and Vivaldi’s Winter in the Ice Castles
Just Give Me Jesus
Yesterday I had the privilege to sing "Just Give Me Jesus" at church. I love that song! It's so beautiful and worshipful. Years ago (I think I was pregnant with my first) I attended a conference and heard Anne Graham Lotz (Billy Graham's daughter) give a moving recitation about the theme of "Just … [Read more...] about Just Give Me Jesus
Projects for Little House in the Big Woods
As I mentioned last week we started reading Little House in the Big Woods. We were able to get to a few projects for Little House in the Big Woods this week. :) Here are some pictures of our lapbook (you can find the printables free at Lapbook Lessons.) There is a "Making Cheese" wheel … [Read more...] about Projects for Little House in the Big Woods