Homeschooling on a “Shoestring” Schedule

January 25, 2012

We all know how important the homeschool schedule is. Without it, our lives are often chaos and confusion, with sometimes hours of the day wasted just trying to figure out who’s going where when, what’s coming up next and where did I put the reading comprehension sheets again. As with most aspects of our life, [...]

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Win a Ticket to the 2:1 Conference

January 24, 2012

I’m so excited that in just three short months (Oh my – 3 months?), I’ll be speaking at The 2:1 Conference.  From the 2:1 website about the conference: 2:1 is the premier conference for bloggers like you – mothers, in the trenches of homeschooling, with hearts for God.  What are your desires for your faith, your homeschool, [...]

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Do-It-Yourself Homeschool Lunch Ideas

January 23, 2012

Although I typically fix a hot lunch for my kids each day, during our summer break, I instituted one do-it-yourself lunch day a week. This was a day when each child (ages 10-16) was responsible for fixing his or her own lunch, which usually involved heating up some leftovers or fixing something simple — like [...]

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A Simple Laundry System

January 20, 2012

As a homeschooling mom of 3, it is no secret that sometimes I have to climb Mount Laundry.  I have tried many systems including having a set laundry day where we would basically have a laundry party and do laundry all day long.  I realized quickly that system does not work well for us.  So [...]

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Valentine’s Day Crafts and Books for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners

January 18, 2012

Despite the cold, grey winter weather, this is the perfect time of year to teach your little one about love! I’ve gathered some fun Valentine’s Day books and crafts for your children this season.   1. The Kissing Hand In this story, Chester Raccoon doesn’t want to go to school. His mother devises a secret [...]

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Four Things to Remember When Teaching an Early Reader

January 16, 2012

When my son Jonathan was about three and a half, he started showing an interest in reading.  He knew all his letters and most of their sounds.  He would flip through books and “read” the ones he’d memorized or make up the story for those he didn’t know.  And then, he started asking to learn [...]

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