Fall is upon us, and apples are in season. Plan a visit to an orchard in your area while working on a unit study. Here are our favorites to get you started. 1. How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World We use the Memoria Press classical curriculum, and this book was a [...]
It is hot in Florida, so we spend much of our time cooling down in the pool. It is the perfect time of year to teach homeschoolers about water! There are so many interesting facts about water! Did you know … 80% of the Earth is covered by water or ice – geography The human [...]
Today’s post is sponsored by: FBS Books – Homeschool Curriculum, Preschool Resources, Great Books to Strengthen Mommies I don’t know about you, but the first day of school at my house isn’t always greeted with excitement — by the kids or myself. There is no promise of catching up with friends not seen all summer, [...]
My husband and I have joked that we are raising two little farm boys in a townhome in Northern Virginia, not an easy task, believe me. Our youngest once devised a plan for keeping a goat in a pen outside our living room window. He didn’t think the neighbors would mind too much as long [...]
Summer vacation is upon us — HOORAY! We’ll be loading up the van and heading down to the beach in Florida soon. We’re pulling out all of our favorite beach and ocean books to get ready. Want to create your own unit study on beaches and ocean life? I’ll give you our list of favorites. [...]
Spring is here! Trees are budding; flowers are blooming; birds are chirping; and homeschoolers are finding it harder and harder to stay inside to “do school.” Fortunately, one of the joys of homeschooling is that we don’t have to spend these beautiful spring days cooped up inside, sitting at a table, filling in workbooks, nor [...]