Wouldn’t it be nice to have a folder/scrapbook/keepsake album all rolled into one? Well, I was determined to figure out how to accomplish such a feat! I was very puzzled when I first began homeschooling about how to keep everything together for that year…I mean if I kept EVERYTHING, I’d need a 45 gallon bucket! [...]
Free Math Resources for Elementary Students
May 1, 2013 by 1 Comment
The following is a post from contributing writer Dianna Kennedy. Math is much more than boring textbooks, repetitive worksheets or memorizing tables. Keep your children engaged with these free math resources that add up to tons of fun! (I have also added in pictures of some of our favorite math products, which all contain affiliate [...]
Free Language Arts Resources Online for Homeschoolers
April 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The following is a post from contributing writer Dianna Kennedy. Teaching your children language arts can be a challenge – you’ll cover everything from phonics to grammar, sentence structure to poetry. I’m sharing my best free resources for language arts in this list. Get your pencils ready to take some notes! 1.Handwriting Worksheets My boys [...]
Free Resources for Teaching Music to Your Children
March 20, 2013 by 4 Comments
The following is a post from contributing writer Dianna Kennedy. My oldest daughter sings like a dream. She did NOT get that talent from me, since I have no rhythm and can’t carry a tune. I love music and want to make sure that my younger children learn music theory along with music appreciation. Since [...]
Homeschooling with the Seasons: Spring
March 15, 2013 by 2 Comments
—– The following is a post by contributing writer Michelle of Raising Cajuns. Spring is a time of renewed energy. It’s time to throw off the heavy blankets of winter and shake out the picnic blanket. While winter invited reading and resting, spring invites us to run outside with our arms spread wide and enjoy [...]
What to Do When You Finish Your Curriculum Early
February 27, 2013 by 2 Comments
The following is a post from contributing writer Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. You’ve researched and found the perfect curriculum. You’ve planned and got it all scheduled. Everything’s going great…until you finish your curriculum before you finish your school year. What do you do? Do a fun unit study. If you finish your planned [...]
Using a Checklist to Guide Schoolwork
February 25, 2013 by 7 Comments
The following is a post from contributing writer, Julianna, of Petunia June. When my kids entered their middle elementary years, it was exciting to see how independent they had become. I could place an assignment before them and tend to a younger sibling and, for the most part, they’d be able to stay on task [...]
