Dear Homeschooling Mom, Quit being so serious—that’s one piece of advice I wish I’d learned earlier in my homeschooling days. You see, I worried constantly about messing up, not doing enough, missing some vital piece in the educational process. I feared not measuring up, letting my kids down, failing them. I let my insecurities rule…
Does your family have any Easter traditions? Good Friday is tomorrow, and Easter Sunday or Resurrection Sunday lands on April 4. Last Easter looked different. In fact as children grow up, celebrations change, but some traditions remain. Easter traditions often involve eggs, candy, flowers, new, spring outfits, church services, and family gatherings. My family incorporates…
A year has passed since my last day as a homeschool teacher, but since March, my children studied at home again due to COVID-19. I’ve heard many discussions about the home-based education measures taken because of the pandemic. Views vary to the extremes. But major differences exist between the two: responsibility and investment. I still…
Ah, books. How I love them. I love the feel, the smell, but most of all, I love the adventures within their pages. Because reading benefits our lives and moods, it is a habit I hope gets instilled in children at a young age. Let’s encourage them to read wholesome books that help them grow…
Reading my cousin’s daughter’s honest assessments on Facebook of parenting triggers my own memories. Sometimes I laugh. Sometimes I cry. This beautiful, young mom stays home to care for her two boys. Whenever I see their cute pictures, I want to catch them up in a snuggle. Ah, yes, I remember that precious time so…
It’s the beginning of another school year, and check lists are everywhere. We have them for school supplies, clothes, extra-curricular activities. Schools even share lists that we can add to our own. Magazine articles are encouraging us to start our school routines early for smooth transitions. I have those lists also, but my most important…
Are you seeking resources that incorporate both the Bible and science? Well, I have some suggestions that may interest you. Through the years, we have discovered treasured resources to supplement our homeschool classes. I’d like to recommend Answers in Genesis for homeschoolers and for anyone wishing to incorporate these books, movies, and magazines into their…
If you have ever educated your children at home, you know it is hard but rewarding work. Here are a few perks about homeschooling for those considering this educational alternative. 1. Your children are close friends. They play, share books, and talk. They care about each other and miss each other when they are separated.…
Well, it is literally a new year, and our students are back to the books. Over my 18 years of teaching homeschool, I have learned some techniques that helped lessons stick. Perhaps you may find them helpful with your own student(s). Tip One: Memorize by Singing and Repeating My kids learned the Preamble to the…
With all the busyness of this time of year, it would be easy to miss the greatest gift and the real reason we celebrate Christmas—Christ. As Ann Voskamp says, “Christ came into the world for you—and you came into the world for Him.” What a profound observation! Every year, I make sure that my family…