When you have been homeschooling as long as I have it takes quite a bit to be surprised by a new resource. Before Austen Comes Aesop is a new book that was up to the task of turning my head. This valuable guide for parents not only takes on the misguided idea that our kids…
What quality makes a picture book memorable? What causes adults to pause and become lost in memory at a display in a bookstore window? What makes a three-year-old return again and again with the same book clutched tightly for bedtime reading? What quality makes the grown-up eager to comply? It’s an elusive thing, really, the qualities that bring…
Homeschooling in the early elementary years can be time of so much learning and fun. These tips will help you get started and thrive in the early years. You know, I love my teens, but when my kids were little, we did this picture book, literature-rich unit study style of homeschooling. And I miss those…
In November nights officially get longer and days get shorter. Check out our list of fun November themes and homeschool activities to do with your kiddos this month. With nature study, liturgical living, food, books, and learning activities we have you covered with fun homeschool lesson plans all month long. Nature Study In November Cooler days…
Today we are talking all about what to do if your child just won’t do their schoolwork. We are going to cover so many things, but I want to start with this: kids have bad days, too. You may come across days where your kids just aren’t into it. They aren’t feeling it. They’re having…
How do you manage when you have a number of kids spanning a wide age range? You want your older kids to still be part of your Morning Time, but you aren’t sure which activities are appropriate for them? How do you “level up” the activities you do so that little ones AND bigger ones…
I have a confession to make. Back when my kids were younger, and I was the newer homeschool mom, I used to live in fear that my mother was going to stop by my house in the morning. And I was going to be really ashamed at the fact that it was 11:00 AM, and…
As part of our 31 Picture Books For Homeschooling All Ages series, we have chosen kids’ books with vivid language, interesting stories and striking artwork to appeal to every person in your family. Vulture View is one of our favorites! Our book posts also include a few activities — some simple, some more involved — for your entire family…
As part of our 31 Picture Books For Homeschooling All Ages series, we have chosen kids’ books with vivid language, interesting stories and striking artwork to appeal to every person in your family. Beautiful Oops is one of our favorites! Our book posts also include a few activities — some simple, some more involved — for your entire family…
As part of our 31 Picture Books For Homeschooling All Ages series, we have chosen kids’ books with vivid language, interesting stories and striking artwork to appeal to every person in your family. Dahlia is one of our favorites! Our book posts also include a few activities — some simple, some more involved — for your entire family to…
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