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Transform Homeschool History from Dusty to Awesome…
Yes, we’ve struggled with history time being a boring subject that the kids asked to skip every day. I love history, and that really drove me crazy. Last year, I finally sat down and made it a point...
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Interested in journalism?
Is your homeschooler interested in journalism? Patrick Henry College has a scholarship available right now in that field. I’m sure most of you know that Patrick Henry College is made up of mostly...
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Making Homeschool Work Days Fly…
Homeschooling isn’t easy… No, it isn’t… but there are things that we can do as homeschool moms to make it run alot smoother. One issue that my 4 youngest seem to always have is that of staying focused!...
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How Can I Compete with Santa? How to Get Reading in Your Homeschool!
Really? How in the world can I compete with Santa, the Grinch, Christmas Carols, Christmas presents, Christmas programs, and Christmas movies… it’s nearly impossible! Everywhere we look Christmas is...
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Article repost… Knee jerk Homeschooling?
My dear friend Kerry from Let’s Homeschool High School has just posted a very thought provoking article, take a look… In the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy, social networks are lit up like pinball...
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Easy Christmas Gifts for Kids to Make
I love giving Christmas gifts that are more than just “bought.” I especially love gifts that my children help me to make. Here are few quick and simple ideas for USEFUL gifts your kids can make this...
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Homeschool Grammar with Schoolhouse Rock
I have had to teach homeschool grammar 4 times so far, and am now working on my fifth child. Getting grammar concepts across to an early elementary school child is never easy… But I just realized who...
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Ring in the New Year
Just in case there are any year round schoolers out there, here’s a great spelling and vocabulary list that will help you ring in the New Year in style. Vocabulary and Spelling City’s New Year’s list…...
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Happy New Year… and…
Just want to give a Happy New Year shout out to all my MomSCHOOL friends… thanks for being a part and for all your great encouragement! Secondly, the Carnival of Homeschooling post is up over at Why...
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The New Year’s Resolution for Homeschooling!
I love to learn how to do things better! In fact, I always enjoy learning new things and applying them to our homeschool. The better I can be as a teacher, the better I can teach my children. So, when...
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7 Steps to Making Great Homeschool Writers
I love the freshness that a new year brings! I love the feeling that I have a clean page… and can start anew. In review of what we had done in our homeschool last year I felt that we were … Continue...
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Battling Test Anxiety
Upset stomach, sweaty palms, shakiness, insomnia, feeling faint, stiff muscles, and… failure. These are the common symptoms of test anxiety. For reasons unknown to many, children across all cultures,...
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Homeschooling English How to Guide
Homeschooling is awesome, just sayin’ – but sometimes it isn’t easy to make sure that you are covering everything that your child needs. I have to admit that I have had a rude awakening in the last...
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Homeschooling Astronomy How to Guide…
I love the study of the stars… there is just something so amazing about those planets and galaxies that seems so far away. What if I told you that you could make an awesome homeschool astronomy course...
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Tips for Keeping Burn out at bay…
I know homeschooling isn’t the easiest job I’ve ever done. Though it is very rewarding, it requires so much of me… personally, physically, emotionally, etc. Sometimes, I need to just step back and...
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This Week’s Carnival of Homeschooling
Hi everyone… please take a minute to check out this week’s carnival of homeschooling over at Small World! We have an article included this week too! Filed under: Curriculum, Home Education Tagged:...
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Carnival of Homeschooling – Spring Refreshment Edition
I don’t know if you are anything like me, but as a homeschooling mom of six… there are times that I just need a bit of refreshment. Schoolwork becomes overwhelming, housework becomes tedious, and...
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My excuse…
I know I have been away for a while… First, I have 2 excuses… 1) we went away for a week for our anniversary, and then I got all out of my schedule! 2) I have been working on some … Continue reading →
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Making the most of your Summer Time!
Summer is my favorite time of the year. I enjoy not having the regular school responsibilities, and the great time we have traveling and seeing our family. Yet, as an education professional I know that...
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Bridging the Gaps!
Everyone has struggles now and again… even the best of homeschoolers. So, don’t let it get you down if your kids have a few learning gaps. I know when I find out my children have a few weak areas it …...
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