If you have boys at home, you probably already know that most boys are experiential, hands-on learners. Most boys have little patience for worksheets; they much prefer real-life learning. So why not make your home (and homeschool) boy-friendly? Here , then, is my list of the 10 Essential Supplies for Homeschooling Boys: 1. Blocks. A [...]
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We started our homeschool journey seven years ago, when we pulled our oldest son out of school mid-way through first grade. And while we told people at the time that we’d re-evaluate our decision on a yearly basis, after a few months of homeschooling, I was pretty sure we’d found our path. My boys were [...]
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Hi, I’m Laura. I have 4 kids in two sets. In August, they all went through big transitions. I have to admit, I’m feeling pretty mixed up about that. The oldest, my only son, turned 21. I don’t have words to express the jumble of emotions that stir inside me. Pride? Relief? Joy? Anxiety? Yes. All [...]
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My family recently embarked on a 1,000 mile, four day road trip. It was a really quick trip, but we did manage to learn a few things along the way. Do you know that Louisville, Kentucky is home to the World’s Largest Bat? That Nashville was home to the very first FM radio station? Or [...]
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My oldest child will turn 16 this summer. Since he will be starting college in just two years, we have been doing a lot of prep work. This process has really opened my eyes to what has worked and what hasn’t over the last 11 years of homeschooling him. We have mostly unschooled, and [...]
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Right now my parents are visiting from Ohio. They drove ten hours to see me, my husband and their three grandchildren—not necessarily in that order. We’ve spent the past few days driving them around, showing them all the reasons why we have come to love Alabama—in hopes of convincing them to move nearby! We visited [...]
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