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...]
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...]
Bible Study the Charlotte Mason Way
Many of you have heard of Charlotte Mason, the 19th century guru on education that is still making a stir in the homeschool community today. She had lots of great ideas about how to teach various subjects, but did you know that one of those subjects was Bible study? Let’s learn about Bible study the Charlotte Mason way! The more I … [Read more...]
10 Things That Might Surprise You About Charlotte Mason and Her Methods
If you are a homeschooler, you have probably heard a little about Charlotte Mason and her methods. Miss Mason is the founder of the Charlotte Mason Method for homeschooling. Her method is widely accepted as one of the most common methods for homeschooling. Unless you have researched her extensively, however, you might find some things … [Read more...]
Six Brilliant Books to Read During Your Homeschool Year
If you are like me, you had big plans for the summer. That probably included lots of homeschool planning and reading over the summer so you would be extra prepared. Then life and summer adventures got in the way. Now you are staring at your school planner and wondering where the summer went. Remember that book list you wanted to read to make … [Read more...]
How to Teach Reading and Writing that Will Move Your Child’s Soul
It’s that time of year when most of us are in limbo. Our summer has officially begun (or has already been going for a while). We have a little time before the mad rush of autumn hits us in the face as we dive back into routine. We know that if we give up just a tiny bit of our summer to plan for the upcoming school year, we can have a year that … [Read more...]
Ultimate Revelations of Why You Should Homeschool
Our Story My Original Thoughts “Homeschool? Who? Me?” That’s what I use to say. I grew up in public school. All I ever wanted to be when I grew up was a public school teacher. I had never met a "normal" homeschooler. Then it was time for my son to go to kindergarten. The school he was districted for was not a great one. I decided that, … [Read more...]
Things You Will Love and Hate about Homeschool Conventions
It’s convention time--homeschool conventions that is. One of my favorite things about Spring is attending homeschool conventions. It’s time to evaluate what has worked this year and make plans for the new one. Even if you think you have this homeschool thing down perfectly (Do any of us really feel that way?!), you can always use a few fresh … [Read more...]
