For many people, reading seems to be one of the most intimidating subjects to teach your child. While reading is, in my opinion, the most important thing, academically, that you’ll ever teach your child, it doesn’t have to be intimidating. I’ve read that the average age span in which a…
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I Want to Homeschool…Where Do I Start?
Learn Your State’s Laws The first thing to do, when considering homeschooling, is to check out the laws in your state. The Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) website is a great place to do this, as is the National Home Education Network (NHEN) website. You might also want to…
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Cream Cheese Danish Recipe
Need a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, and pot-lucks? This cream cheese Danish will fit the bill. It’s quick, easy, and oh so tasty! Cream Cheese DanishFilling 2 cans crescent rolls 2 8 oz. cream cheese 1 cup sugar 1 egg yolk 1 T. fresh lemon…
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Taco Casserole
Tonight’s dinner is an easy, family favorite: Taco Casserole for supper. I like it because it’s relatively quick and everybody likes it. Taco Casserole 1 lb ground beef 1/2 lb Velveta, cubed 1 pkg taco seasoning mix 1 can diced tomatoes 1/2 c water 1 pkg yellow rice (I used…
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Our Writing Center
People often ask me about what we use for language arts. Our “writing center” is basically our language arts curriculum. I first heard about learning centers in Mary Hood’s book, The Relaxed Home School. This post contains affiliate links. See full disclosure policy for more details. I have recently revamped…
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