My philosophy is to keep things as simple and happy as possible. I want life to be enjoyable for the children and for me. Learning is fun! Even in high school.
Read more5 Ways To Homeschool with Living Books
Living books make life sweeter, especially if you are a homeschool mom! Our rooms are lined with bookshelves filled with living books. In fact, we spend more money on books than curriculum.
Read moreUnderstanding Atoms & Molecules in Relation to Cells
Children are often told that the small unit of life is the cell when we are studying plants, animals, and people (life science). But, in physical science, we are told
Read more12 Fun Ways to Learn about Patrick and Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Here are some fun ways to learn about Saint Patrick and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
Read moreGeography Resources Your Family will Love!
Over the years of homeschooling, we have discovered all kinds of products, maps, and books that have enriched our world geography studies. We have gathered our favorites and created our own collection of excellent and inspiring geography...
Read moreInexpensive Decorations To Make Your International/Geography Event Festive!
If you’re like me, you look for reasons to throw a party. Whether it’s an International Picnic or a Geography Fair, I love to decorate! I also love to do it as inexpensively as possible and make the clean up easy.
Read more5 Things Parents Can Do To Help Teens Overcome Doubts
It is a normal thing for teens to question their faith. Almost every teenager I know goes through some doubts. It might be doubting God’s love or doubting that the Bible is the Word of God or doubting that Jesus rose from the dead.
Read moreHost A Gran Prix to Study 20th Century History the Fun Way!
Since we were learning about car racing, we decided to have some hands-on-fun! If you are studying the 1920s, what could be more fun than to have our own Grand Prix? Or at least a big race!
Read moreThe Gentle Art of Homeschooling
Please Enter Our Giveaway at the end of this post! I remember rocking my oldest daughter Katie Beth in the middle of the night in a small apartment in Phoenix. She had fallen asleep in my arms and as I gazed at her face, I felt overwhelmed with...
Read moreAncient History Resources Your Family Will Love
Ancient history is a favorite in our house! We love to dig in and study Creation and the early years before the flood. We enjoy learning about Sumer, Crete, Minoa, Ancient Israel, Babylon, Assyria, Persia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and...
Read moreHow To Use Narration In Your Home School
Again, don’t interrupt your kids. Just let them share. Don’t be afraid of silence. They might need time to process before they speak.
Read moreMy Founding Fathers Hall of Fame
If I were to create a Hall of Fame for the heroes of the American Revolution, I would start with my favorite Founding Fathers. I’m so proud of my American heritage and all of our American history heroes!
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