I am a list maker by nature. I make lists of my lists. So naturally, when I started homeschooling seven years ago, I had a list for everything. I had a list for goals, for assignments, for ideas I’d like to use sometime in the future. I had a daily list and a weekly list [...]
If you haven’t had a chance to read the humorous article about children being “school-homed” at The Onion, you might enjoy checking it out. If you are unfamiliar with The Onion, it is a satirical publication. Loved many of the “points” in their article, so I just had to share it.
I wish I had more answers then I have questions when it comes to homeschooling a child through the high school years. I’m doing a lot of research as we prepare to have a highschooler next year and I wanted to share what I have learned this past week. There doesn’t seem to be a [...]
Our question today comes from Cheryl who blogs at Somewhat Crunchy Mom… I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to homeschool a family member who has been lost in the shuffle of public school. He is a vibrant 12 year old who loves to learn but is struggling. He is completing 6th grade but reading and [...]
Pizza Box Solar Oven – Kitchen Pantry Scientist Now that the weather is turning warmer, this great activity uses household items to help teach solar heating concepts! Renewal – Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers Feeling the end-of-year burnout? Me too! This post on renewal will show you you’re not alone…and help rejuvenate you! Bible Notebooks – Rose [...]
Workboxes are a fantastic homeschooling innovation, but like any idea, what works for one family may not work for another. While the concept of workboxes intrigued me, I was hard-pressed to figure out a way to make them work for a family our size. That is, until I ran across this post on another blog. [...]