Hands-on activities for kids and teens make learning memorable and fun. Try these 13 hands-on learning activities that are versatile enough for any subject. I still feel guilty. I carefully constructed my see-saw and placed the bucket of plastic army men on one end. Now, I was ready to jump on the other end and watch the bucket spin through… View Post
When Your Struggling Learner Refuses to Try
Written by Shawna Wingert of Not the Former Things. If I had saved all the pencils my sons have snapped in half over the past nine years of homeschooling, I am certain I could build a small cabin in woods with them. (Both of my boys have a habit of blaming the pencil for their learning struggles.) Although they are… View Post
Tips for Allowing Homeschooled Teens to Make Their Own Schedules
It can be scary allowing your homeschooled teens to make their own schedules. I mean, are they really responsible enough to get the work done? As frightening as turning over the reins can be, it’s important that teens learn time management and develop self-motivation. Try these tips for allowing homeschooled teens to make their own schedules and make sure they… View Post
Parenting Tweens (And Homeschooling Them) Without Losing Your Mind
Written by Erin Vincent of Nourishing My Scholars. Pre-teens, or tweens, are at an age when hormones start to kick in and emotions commence running rampant. This is the beginning stages of puberty, folks, and BOY! is it a wild ride. Some days you’ll even think you’re losing your mind, but I’m learning some truths about for navigating this transitional… View Post
Easy Spanish Lessons for the Whole Family
A couple of weeks ago, Josh told me that he liked all the meals I’d fixed for supper the previous week. No, it wasn’t because I’m such a fantastic cook. He liked them because they made easy leftover meals for taking to work. I still took it as the compliment it was though because all the meals were also simple… View Post