Hooked on Phonics Review (for early readers)

The following is a post from contributing writer Carlie from So You Call Yourself a Homeschooler? One of my favorite things to teach my children is how to read. I just adore the beginning stages of reading and have thoroughly enjoyed teaching all three of my children to read. From my oldest (who is soon [...]

10 Fun and Free Spring Craft Ideas

The following is a post from contributing writer Carlie from So You Call Yourself a Homeschooler? Spring is an exciting time for most everyone I know. The stillness of winter fades and the moving of new life begins to rustle just about everywhere you go. During these times, it gives our family a nudge and [...]

7 Tips for Schooling While Traveling

The following is a post from contributing writer Carlie from So You Call Yourself a Homeschooler? As some of you may know, we are an active duty Army family currently living in Germany. Traveling is one of the things that my husband and I did even before the Army started moving us all over the [...]

Our Top 25 Living History Books

The following post is written by Carlie the founder of So You Call Yourself a Homeschooler? and Managing Your Blessings. In our homeschool, living history is a favorite subject with all of our students (and teachers). Sure, we love all the subjects, but there is something about reading living history books aloud together that excites [...]

10 Great Educational Tools For Children 2-5

The following is a post from contributing writer Carlie who blogs over at So You Call Yourself a Homeschooler? and Managing Your Blessings. I don’t know about you, but one thing that has always been a challenge for me is keeping my two active sons (ages 4 and 5) occupied while schooling their big sister. [...]

Switching Curriculum in Your Homeschool

The following post is from contributing writer Carlie Kercheval who blogs over at So You Call Yourself a Homeschooler? Have you ever had a really good rhythm going with your homeschool curriculum and then all of a sudden, one day, it seems as if it is no longer working? Maybe it has happened to you [...]

Scheduling Quiet Time {With Multiple Children}

The following is a post from contributing writer Carlie who blogs over at So You Call Yourself A Homeschooler? Quiet time. A place that every mother longs to enter into each day. A place that some mother’s wonder: Does it really exist? A time that all homeschooling mothers need. But how? When? Where? Although there [...]