On any ordinary day, after we have put in a good share of work, you can find us gathered at the table sharing a pot of tea. After everyone is settled with tea and cinnamon toast, I open a book of poems and read one. We might return to the poem again in the coming days. But that's the heart of our simple practice--tea and toast, poems and nurturing brave writers. I first came across this … [Read more...] about Nurturing Brave Writers
10K to Talent: More than just a hobby
My children have many interests and talents. I am sure yours are no different. From fly tying and whips to gaming and anime, the interests of our children don’t just provide educational value, they fuel students to take control of their education. I have been talking quite a bit about my children's interests on my website this past year. I generally refer to them as Passion Projects and … [Read more...] about 10K to Talent: More than just a hobby
Seekers Of The Lost Boy
A few months ago I caught wind that a homeschooling mamma had followed her passion and written a book. Not just any book, but a book that fit needs she saw. A book written about homeschoolers, for homeschoolers {and others}, that is full of vivid characters and places making the reader want to return to it again and again. Here's a description of the book, Seekers Of The Lost Boy, directly from … [Read more...] about Seekers Of The Lost Boy
Digital Bible Study Series
Is Genesis History? This homeschool year we enjoyed some evening family time with an excellent digital Bible study series resource from Compass Classroom. One of our favorite times of learning is when we wait until Dad is home. I love the family discussions and world view question and answer sessions promoted by great homeschool resources like these. All opinions are our own and we love … [Read more...] about Digital Bible Study Series
Friendly Biology Homeschool Science
When I was homeschooled I didn’t love science. I couldn’t keep amphibians and reptiles straight in 4th grade. I didn’t care about atoms in 8th grade, and by high school I simply didn’t care about science anymore. To my mother’s credit she didn’t give up, nope not even when every experiment we ever did failed if she was present for it. Every. Single. One. Eventually she laid out a plan and left the … [Read more...] about Friendly Biology Homeschool Science
Digital Homeschool History Curriculum
We finish up homeschooling high school with our third child and start high school with our fourth very soon. It's at both these celebratory times and in the day-to-day that I find myself so very grateful for digital homeschool history curriculum from Compass Classroom. All of Compass Classroom's curriculum offers a wonderful Biblical worldview which is very important to us. And the digital, … [Read more...] about Digital Homeschool History Curriculum
Video Writing Program
Last year I was in a real quandary about what to do for writing with my boys. I don’t know about you, but this is one subject I really struggle to find a good fit for. Some programmes are just too intense, others not intense enough. Morgan, our eldest, has used Cover Story previously from Clear Water Press (CWP), and he’d really enjoyed his time with it. I decided to look into a video writing … [Read more...] about Video Writing Program
Homeschool Digital Language Arts
When you think of homeschool language arts do you think of traditional textbooks, spelling quizzes, writing resources and workbooks? We use all of those wonderful tools in our homeschool too. But do you know what is a fabulous addition? Homeschool digital language arts! Digital language arts have enriched our learning greatly. Let me show you what I mean. Homeschool tip: hot chocolate helps … [Read more...] about Homeschool Digital Language Arts
Everything Dr. Seuss – Books, Resources & More
On March 2nd Theodor Seuss Geisel, known to the world as Dr. Seuss was born. He is widely recognized for his contribution as a writer, poet and cartoonist, having published over 60 books for children mainly based on imaginative characters and rhymes. These books serve not only as wonderful learning tools, but provide a world of fun and imagination for children. This Everything Dr. Seuss is a … [Read more...] about Everything Dr. Seuss – Books, Resources & More
Slader for Saxon Math Solutions
For high school, most of us need the teacher answer key for at least some, if not all, subjects. Complete answer keys can be very expensive. A few years ago, our teens switched to Saxon math. (Side note: this has been an excellent switch, and I have actually apologized to my older children for not using Saxon in high school.) Although I know math, it’s been decades since I used anything beyond … [Read more...] about Slader for Saxon Math Solutions
Favorite Ways We Organize Our Homeschool Days
Looking back, organizing my homeschool was not all about having the "right" resources, art supplies and curriculum. It was really more about finding ways that I could meet my daughter's educational needs, within a loving, nurturing home. The atmosphere of our home was the most important ingredient for me. That my daughter felt loved, encouraged, and also had a routine that nurtured her, that was … [Read more...] about Favorite Ways We Organize Our Homeschool Days
Consider This by Karen Glass
There's an idea popular in some homeschooling circles that the classical model and Charlotte Mason homeschooling are very different things. The first is for serious scholars, the second is a less rigorous course of study. In her book Consider This: Charlotte Mason and the Classical Tradition, Karen Glass clarifies both the historic tradition that Charlotte Mason writes out of and the sometimes … [Read more...] about Consider This by Karen Glass