There is so much to learn that it is easy to feel stressed. It is a normal tendency to think you need to pack in a bunch of lectures and learning. But learning doesn’t have to be all work and no play. In fact, play is learning! People learn best when they are having fun! Enter leisurely afternoons, a.k.a. “afternoon … [Read more...]
Dictation: The Easy Way to Teach Grammar
Everyone is getting ready to head back to school. We are all making difficult decisions, including deciding on curriculum. So many are struggling and looking for something easy and do-able. That is one reason I love dictation. Dictation is an easy way to teach grammar. Dictation Basics What is … [Read more...]
Three Christian Book Series to Put On Your Children’s Reading List This Year
No matter what homeschool camp you find yourself in, we all have one thing in common--our children need to read good books. A love of reading is valuable beyond words. No only does it teach us about a variety of topics, it also draws us into different worlds. Here are a few Christian book series to put on your children’s reading … [Read more...]
A Socially Distant Summer Bucket List
This is definitely a different kind of summer. Whether you believe in wearing masks or not, or social distancing, you probably have friends that do. You may have people in your family or friend group that are medically fragile. Whatever the reason, your summer may need to look a little different this year. In case you are leery of going to … [Read more...]
A Note from a Brave Girl
For today’s review, I wanted to include my daughter, my personal brave girl. She loves to write and was very excited when she opened this devotion that is designed for 8-12 year old girls. Here is my brave girl’s I Am Brave review... “For the mouth speaks from the overflow of the heart.” Matthew 12:34 Gemma’s Brave Girl … [Read more...]
Scripture Memory That Sticks
Looking for an easy way to memorize scripture? Here is an easy way that incorporates review so that you don’t forget the verses you have learned. In other words, it’s scripture memory that sticks! This is an almost magical way to memorize scripture that only takes about 10 minutes per day, or less. It is referred to as the Charlotte … [Read more...]
Eight (Plus Forty-Four) Ideas for Uncommon Family Adventures
We all love our families, but sometimes life gets in the way of really acting like it. We get busy with the day today responsibilities of life. But what if you could make lemons out of the lemonaid of day to day life? 52 Uncommon Family Adventures: Simple and Creative Ideas for Making Lifelong Memories is a great resource to help you … [Read more...]
A “Super” New Devotional–Bible Force: The First Heroes Devotional
If you are like me, you get tired of doing the same devotionals time after time. We like to try new things. One of our latest finds was "Bible Force: The First Heroes Devotional." BibleForce Devotional: The First Heroes Devotional is truly a “super” new devotional. Bible Force: The First Heroes Devotional BibleForce Devotional: … [Read more...]
The Holy Spirit Is the Best Teacher Ever
It’s time to get back to school. Hopefully you’ve enjoyed your summer, but it’s back to the grind. Whether you enjoy getting back to school or not, there is usually a tiny piece of us that is sad to see summer go. We must remind ourselves that God’s mercies are new every morning...and every school year too. One reason we can … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Find Community as a Homeschool Mom
Community..that dirty little word that leaves many of us longing for more. We measure ourselves up to everyone around us, wondering where we can connect. Who do we have something in common with? Where is someone that will sympathize with our problems and accept our faults? Moms have so much on our plates that making friends can … [Read more...]
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