Our children are being raised in a world where information is readily available. If we, as parents, need to know something we simply “Google it” on our computers or phones. Admittedly this is very convenient and allows us to learn things we wouldn’t have known as little as ten years ago. Just the other day…
Nature study is an important part of homeschool science, but sometimes it is difficult to get outdoors. Maybe mom or a child is recuperating from an illness and cannot easily move about. It could be a season of extreme weather that makes going outside terribly unpleasant or even dangerous. Or possibly a family is temporarily…
The snow lay on the ground, but it was not crisp and even. In fact there was hardly any snow on the parking lot. Not only was there little snow, but there were no cars. “Where was everyone?” I said out loud. My 3-year-old son sat in his car seat clutching his backpack. He was…
No matter where your child attends school – home, public, or private – field trips are an incredible way to broaden his understanding of a subject and give him an opportunity to add real world knowledge to what he reads in books. Whether you’re helping in your child’s classroom or organizing a field trip for…
Is back-to-school season in full swing at your home? Great! Take advantage of the easy early days and spend some time to set up a homework station for the kids to make working on school projects painless and peaceful. Here’s how to set up a simple but practical homework station at your home, today: Select…
Despite the high price of gasoline, many of us spend quite a bit of time in our cars and vans. Travel time can feel like wasted time in our day, time taken away from valuable pursuits like reading or crafting. But that time in the car running errands or on road trips can be redeemed…
Yes, it’s that time of year again. Back to school shopping is in full force. Sale ad’s are out and kids are pouting. My daughter is somewhat happy and unhappy for one specific reason. Her new school requires uniforms. I personally am loving this. Mainly because I won’t have to argue with her each morning…
Contrary to the stereotype, all homeschooled children are not geniuses who perform several grade levels above their peers. Although homeschooling consistently out-performs traditional schools, children who are home educated have their share of struggles in critical academic areas such as reading, writing, and math. If you are teaching your child at home, there are ways…
Is your house gripped by Olympic mania? My kids are too young to really get it, but even my non-athletic five year old has been talking about sports, thanks to her camp counselors. We’ve been looking for other ways that fit into our nearly-TV-free lifestyle to celebrate the Olympics and honor their tradition of effort…
