When the weather won’t cooperate and the kids are bouncing off the walls, what’s a frustrated mom to do? We all know the importance of our kids getting outdoors and being active. There’s no dispute there. But, sometimes that’s tricky…particularly on days when it’s raining. What do you do then? How about trying some of these screen-free rainy day…
4rh of July Unit Study Ideas and Activities for Your Homeschool It’s important for our children to understand our nation’s history. Many families enjoy celebrating Independence Day (often referred to as the 4th of July) with fireworks, homemade ice cream, and family cookouts. But do we really understand why we celebrate? These 4th of July…
The Benefits of Playing Board Games This Summer Sometimes the summer heat is too much, and you need to cool off indoors. Rather than hopping on a video game or popping in a movie this summer, why not unplug from the digital world? Playing board games is a perfect way to spend time with your children…
Do you want your kids to love reading? Try this! Have you ever thought about what you would say if someone asked you, “What’s the most important part of your homeschooled child’s education?” We’d probably all have different answers. (And I’m sure they’re all good ones! That’s the beauty of homeschooling. ) But here’s what I…
Because Sometimes Learning Stops Learning never stops. That’s what homeschooling mamas like to say – sometimes in kind of a snippy little way. Don’t get mad. You know it’s true. Sometimes. If you’re one of those homeschooling mamas (or dads) under whose watch learning (at least the formal variety) really does never stop, move along….
Have you ever run out of school year before you ran out of curriculum? Yeah, me too. More often than not. What do you do when you don’t finish the curriculum by summer break? What to Do When You Don’t Finish the Curriculum by Summer Break 1. Pick it up next fall. More than once,…
