If you’re just joining me for the 10 Days to a Flexible Homeschool Plan series, then be sure to read the previous posts: Day 1: 10 Days to a Flexible Homeschool Plan Day 2: Determining Your School Year Yesterday we talked about year-round homeschooling and how being open to the idea can add even more flexibility to your […]
If you’re just joining me for the 10 Days to a Flexible Homeschool Plan series, then be sure to read the previous posts: Day 1: 10 Days to a Flexible Homeschool Plan Yesterday we talked about planning for change and how having a plan can provide more freedom and less stress. Today, I will show you how I […]
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a homeschool plan that flexes and changes throughout the year no matter what life throws your way? When we began homeschooling a decade ago I had one of those nifty little “fill in the box” thirty-six-week planners. That first year I spent the entire summer filling in all those little boxes. It took weeks […]
Spiders! Love them or hate them, they are an integral part of God’s great creation. Here are a few resources to use for your spider unit study. This post may contain some affiliate links for your convenience, which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission. This helps me keep my […]
You can find ants basically anywhere, which makes them a great animal to begin nature study with. They are fascinating little creatures that my children just couldn’t get enough of watching and learning about. Here are some ideas for your ant unit study! This post may contain some affiliate links for your convenience, which means if you make a […]
One of my goals for this year is to have a more organized homeschool, which naturally requires that every part of my life become more organized. Seems a lofty goal and honestly felt so overwhelming that it’s the only goal I made for the year! Then I was given a copy of Dr. Melanie Wilson’s Organized Homeschool Life: A Week-by-Week […]
When I first searched for woodworking projects it didn’t take long to realize that there’s an abundance of projects available. The difficult part is figuring out how to put it all together in an order that teaches rather than overwhelms! We have been implementing Charlotte Mason’s philosophies in our homeschool this year. Part of that method encourages working with handicrafts […]
Math….the nemesis of many a homeschool mom. I’m certainly no exception. I actually love doing math, I just don’t love teaching it! It’s frustrating and seriously tries my patience. I’ve found that keeping math fun is a must!Save Save This post may contain some affiliate links for your convenience, which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link […]
We like to delve into a few delight directed studies throughout our year. It’s an easy way to dig a little deeper into things that we might read about in books, as is the case with this Grasshoppers and Crickets study. We’ve been listening to the audio book of On the Banks of Plum Creek. All throughout the book it […]
Note & Disclaimer: Free piano lessons online are never a substitute for private lessons with a live teacher, especially if your child plans to pursue piano playing beyond the basics. They are, however, perfect for those children (and adults!) who would simply like to try the piano to see if it’s an instrument they are truly interested in playing before […]