Hi, my name is Sara, and I’m a curriculum junkie. I confess. I love books. I also confess that I’ve made some choices that just didn’t end up working for us when it comes to homeschool curriculum. In addition to drooling over curriculum catalogs, I’ve done over 200 reviews of homeschool curriculum and related products on my own blog since… View Post
How to Make Valentine’s Day Slime
Glitter and slime. Two words that strike fear in the hearts of parents and glee in the hearts of children. Since I believe learning should be fun and hands-on as much as possible, I’m going to make the case that making glitter slime can be educational. Every once in a while we need to set aside our dread of messes… View Post
The 10 Commandments of Homeschooling
When it comes to homeschooling rules, there aren’t many. Homeschooling offers freedom and flexibility to do what works best in your family. However, there are 10 Commandments of Homeschooling that you should keep in mind to find real homeschool happiness and success. The 10 Commandments of Homeschooling 1.Thou shalt not compare your homeschool to anyone else’s homeschool. Comparison is the… View Post
How to Create a Unit Study to Encourage Your Child’s Interests
How to Create a Unit Study to Encourage Your Child’s Interests We all want to encourage and help develop our children’s interests, right? We want to see them happy, successful, and well-rounded. That’s really the ultimate goal of homeschooling. Are you trying to help them develop a passion for a future career or just an interesting hobby? Either way, immersing… View Post
Yes, You CAN Homeschool High School
It may seem intimidating but you CAN homeschool high school. Try Sara’s tips to help ease your anxiety and build your confidence to homeschool high school. Written by Sara Jordan Panning of Heart and Soul Homeschooling For most people, the first homeschooling year and the high school years are the most intimidating. We are the most nervous at the beginning… View Post