What’s the big deal about archaeology? Well, it shapes so much of what we know about Ancient History and Ancient Peoples.
Read moreHow to Guide Teens through Career Choices and the College Decision
One of the scariest things for me as a homeschool mom was guiding my teens through career choices. I wanted them to follow their dreams, but I also wanted them to be able to support themselves.
Read moreDoing Chores Together Can Make the Load Lighter
And speaking of fun, hard work can be fun if everyone is lighthearted and kind to one another while they work.
Read moreMath: The M in STEM
If you are a mom with a distaste for math, I want to encourage you that you can teach math to your children with a cheerful heart.
Read more9 Fun Ways to Learn about Elections & Politics
With it being an election year, this is the perfect time to teach kids about elections and politics. By following the election, they can learn about politics and issues. Even more fun is to experience elections, campaigning, and voting. Here are...
Read moreGeography Homeschool Co-op Kick-Off: Travel Around The World Passports, Plane Ride, & Lessons
We kicked off our brand new year of homeschool co-op with an exciting adventure. We made passports, took a plane ride around the world, and learned about the 10/40 window.
Read moreEconomics Explained So YOU Can Understand It!
Economics impacts us every day, but many of us feel intimidated by economics. I’m here to explain basic economic principles to you in an easy-to-understand way.
Read more6 Ways for Your Homeschool Co-op to Be Special Needs-Friendly
Is your homeschool co-op special needs-friendly? I believe parents, children, and teachers can all work together to be welcoming and supportive. Since our homeschool co-ops are filled with special needs children, often that we are unaware of...
Read moreLearn American History the Fun Way by Building Jamestown with Pretzels
When our family, along with our homeschool co-op learned about the first English settlement at Jamestown, we decided to build the settlement out of pretzels and cereal.
Read moreWhat You Can Learn About History From Watching TV Shows
When we first studied HIS Story of the 20th Century in our homeschool co-op, I decided to hold a couch potato marathon. We watched a TV sitcom from each decade 1950s to 1990s. I wanted to show the the fashions, hairstyles, popular slang, and fads...
Read more4 Ways to Bring Living Books Into Your Home School
You’ve heard about living books and they sound great! You want your children to read books that are practically alive and exciting to read. But, where can you find them? What books are living books anyway?
Read moreHow to Raise Mommy’s Big Helpers To Be Hardworking Responsible Adults
Attention Moms! This is our window. If we let our children help when they are little lambs and praise their efforts, we are on track to having big helpers one day.
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