Here are seven easy ways to incorporate Christmas into your school curriculum. You can begin the Monday after Thanksgiving, and go until the start of your Christmas break. Memorize Christmas story The first is to memorize the Christmas Story. This is one that you build upon year after year. You’ll be pleased that your children…
Young readers will love Ophelia Starcluck Saves the Galaxy by Kristen Gwen. While written for kids 8-12, I think parents will enjoy reading the story with younger kids too. About Ophelia Starcluck Set on a space ship filled with different types of birds, the story is filled with gentle humor and meaningful life applications. The…
Another homeschool mom shared with me a curriculum she is super excited about. This got me thinking about sharing more curriculum choices with you. Before I share some curriculum choices I have tried or heard about, I wanted to share what she said about Memoria Press. This mom hadn’t intended to switch curriculums, but she…
Today, I will share with you some ideas for keeping your toddlers happy while you homeschool. You can keep these items in totes or in a cupboard specifically for school time, if you want. May these toddler activity ideas spur your own creative ideas! Toddler activity ideas Recipes Kool-Aid Fun Dough Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 cups…
Homeschooling challenges exist for everyone, but homeschooling with multiple grade levels with toddlers interrupting can amp the stress levels. Yet, it can be done. You manage somehow. You’ll get through it, and one day, when you look back, you’ll be glad you persevered. A homeschool mom with multiple grade levels to teach with or without…
Today, I want to talk about socialization. So many people claim that they worry about the socialization of their children and fear that homeschooling will make their children antisocial misfits. This is a baseless concern, and here’s why. Homeschooled children are well-adjusted people who are able to interact and converse with many age groups from…
I was asked what some of the books were that we read in our homeschool, in addition to the literature books we purchased with our curriculum, and so today, I will share some reading lists with you. This isn’t a comprehensive list because some of the lesson plans were recycled over the years. I borrowed…
Accountability is important in your homeschool journey. Today, I will talk about three ways to stay accountable. The first is usually required by the state, and the others are highly recommended. Complete form with state When you begin homeschooling, the state often asks that you report your homeschool online. I live in Wisconsin, so I…
Etiquette used to be more common. Teaching good manners in your homeschool will help your child to stand out and succeed because everyone appreciates the respect illustrated in such behavior. Here are a few etiquette tips to get you started: Etiquette equals thanking people for gifts Send thank you cards. When someone gives you a…
This week began with Palm Sunday, and tomorrow is Good Friday, leaving us three days until Easter Sunday or Resurrection Sunday. During this week, I like to read the related Scriptures with my family. During my homeschooling days, we read these during our Bible lessons for the day or before our treasure hunt on Friday…