There is just something special about putting thoughts down in writing, especially if it's in a personalized journal. I default to the computer often, but I still want a notebook with me when I’m taking a course or seminar, brainstorming and hashing out ideas, or writing a song or poem. There was a time when I carried a notebook with me everywhere … [Read more...]
A Double-Edged Sword for Girls
Many thanks to Telling Ministries LLC and HCCP for providing this product/product information for review. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post. A double edged sword sounds dangerous---and it is! It also, traditionally, … [Read more...]
How to Add Sparkle to Your Copywork–Part 2
We explored a lot of information for beginning writers in the last post. Let's continue learning how to add sparkle to your copywork for beginning writers, and then continue on to copywork for readers and writers. Be sure to read all the way through to the giveaway! Where to Begin Letters It helps to teach children to write from top … [Read more...]
How to Add SPARKLE to Your Copywork
Copywork may be a fairly common word in the homeschool community, but it is also not very popular among many students. To be honest, it doesn’t always sound like the most fun thing to teach either. Whatever your feelings about it, it is a rich tool for teaching language arts. The big question is, “How can you add some sparkle to … [Read more...]
Celebrations and Traditions for the Modern Christian Family
***I was given a copy of "Generation to Generation" for review purposes, but all thought and opinions are truly my own. I promise to always be true in my recommendations!*** Holidays, birthdays, celebrations—I love them all! Being festive breaks up the monotony of the day to day. When we pause to consider the reasons behind the celebrations, … [Read more...]
How You School This Year Really Won’t Matter
I get it. As parents, we feel the pressure to make each moment matter. And a year consists of LOTS of moments! But what if I told you that how you school this year really won’t matter in the grand scheme of things? I know there are exceptions to every rule. There will be some extreme cases where one choice leads down a dangerous … [Read more...]
They Call That School?! Afternoon Occupations
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...]
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...]
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