Learning math facts are very important and one of the key ways we learn them is going through flashcard drills. Drills can get boring and monotonous, so how can we make them more engaging and fun? Check out my post over at The Homeschool Classroom: 5 Ways to Make Flashcards Fun and if you want even… Continue reading Making Flashcards Fun
Yes, I’m still around, still pondering whether I want to continue blogging or not. I feel like taking this break has been a great opportunity to really look from a different angle at what I’m doing and why I am doing it. God is working in me. It is good. I still had some blogging… Continue reading I’m Still Alive
Being a homeschool mom, you will go through many emotions. The excitement of setting up your school room and getting new books. The joy of teaching your child to read. You may also experience anxiety. Anxiety can be present in any situation, and homeschooling is no exception. Come read the rest of this post at… Continue reading Homeschooling and Anxiety
We actually had our first day of school last week, but since I’m running a little behind on things, I thought I would post these pictures today. Abigail 5th Grade Lydia 3rd Grade Joel 2nd Grade Our first week of school went really good. We started the week off with a scavenger hunt for new… Continue reading First Day of School 2012 – 2013
I am so excited to share with you that I am now a contributing writer at The Homeschool Classroom. This has always been one of my favorite homeschool blogs. It is full of great information, helpful hints, ideas, and resources for homeschooling families. 5 Reasons to Share Your Homeschooling Resources Homeschooling year after year, child… Continue reading New Contributing Writer at The Homeschool Classroom
It’s that time of year again, (actually I’m a little late to the game), time to plan school. I have all my curriculum and now I need to put it in order, so I have an idea of what each day will look like. The first thing I like to do, after I have my… Continue reading How I Plan Homeschool
When I first started homeschooling my children, I didn’t have to work very hard at teaching spelling. My oldest was in 2nd grade, an eager reader, and spelling came natural to her. My other two children learned to read without difficulty, but spelling hasn’t come with as much ease to them. They had different learning… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Spelling Practice
