The sun is shining more, spring bulbs are blooming, and the kids and adults alike are ready to get outside. It is undeniable that spring is in the air! It is a great time to observe the changes in nature, but weather can still be unpredictable–April showers do bring May flowers after all. Our nature…
This is one of my absolute favorite topics: books. More specifically, my favorite books for homeschool moms. Books and homeschoolers go together like peanut butter and jelly – and not just for our kids! Listen to the Podcast: Taking Time To Learn As A Homeschool Parent Reading homeschool books is something that we moms can…
Growing up in the south with the humidity, the heat, and the snakes, I have never been quite sure about nature study. It wasn’t until I met my good friend and nature study expert, Cindy West, that I saw just how beneficial it could be for me and my kids. She has joined me today…
Once again, we are almost to the end of a homeschool year. Once again, we’re not going to finish all of our curriculum. I want you to know that it’s OK. It has taken me a few years to get to this point. The things that we so lovingly picked out and planned out last…
My family began homeschooling when my children were in preschool. A decade later, I can honestly say it’s been the very best educational decision for my kids. It hasn’t always been easy, but it has made all the difference. Over the years, I have learned what works best in creatively and lovingly teaching preschoolers at…
Do you suspect that your child has ADHD? Have you wondered what that means for your homeschool journey? Can you even appropriately homeschool a child with ADHD? Colleen Kessler, a former teacher and expert on gifted and twice-exceptional kids (plus a homeschool mom to more than one with ADHD) joins me today to answer these…
Three years ago my husband was deployed with the Alabama National Guard. Since we are a Guard family, we know that it can always happen, but this one took us a little by surprise. He was tagged to go with a unit that was not his own and therefore two years earlier than what we had…
There’s a saying that the best things in life are free, but what about education? Can you give your kids a quality homeschool education at low or no cost? Is it even possible to homeschool cheaply without buying tons of expensive curriculum? What about homeschooling for free without buying curriculum at all? With a few…
Teaching to your kids’ learning styles is a huge buzzword in homeschool circles, but learning styles may not matter nearly as much as you think. Did you know that learning styles can even be detrimental to your kids’ education? If you are a fan of learning styles, you’re probably not going to like my take…
Animals can be a fascinating part of childhood and of learning. These 25 books are our absolute favorites for adding books about animals to your homeschool. Homeschooling Kids Who Are Animal Lovers If your child loves animals, use it to your advantage! These are wonderful books to add to your homeschool. They’re perfect for learning…
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