We are joyfully navigating our third year of High School in our Homeschool. The year has been fantastic so far with challenges, wins, growth, and lots of learning. I’ve noticed that the switch from Grade school to High school has been quite remarkable. Many days, I miss the leisurely feel of the day when all…
Last March, I attended a homeschool conference. I love hearing from speakers, vendors, and friends at these events. We’re surrounded by books, ideas, and such creativity when we go to a conference. Sometimes I’m challenged to change, and sometimes I’m encouraged to keep going with what I’m already doing. Homeschool conferences can be the support…
As a homeschooler, I have many conversations along life’s way about homeschool. I’ll be at the dentist, at the doctor, at speech therapy, at the playground, the library, a soccer game, the grocery store; basically all of the places we go in life, and this conversation happens. Our Conversation Upon one such occasion, I was…
Over the winter, my daughter continued her Math studies using Teaching Textbooks Math 6. She enjoyed the independence this course offered, and she especially liked the color and interactive qualities. Teaching Textbooks brings fun and pizzazz to Math! The curriculum is comprised of an app where the student can finish their math lesson on any…
How do you learn to count to 100? The answer is; Play with a timer. Yes, play is the answer. Play with a timer, and you may learn to count to 100. This is true for my youngest son. He learned how to count to 100 by playing with a timer. I bought a set…
Wellness day for Students & Staff This school year, our local High School hosted a new event called “Wellness Day.” Two days on the calendar are dedicated to the health and well-being of the students and staff. The goal is fun! Laughter, play-time, and just having fun offers a necessary release of both physical and…
Today was a full day! It’s Christmas concert time….. and also day & night rehearsals, basketball games, Christmas parades, gift-wrapping, shopping, decorating, and the list goes on. My friend and I share texts throughout the week with various Homeschool wins. I texted her this afternoon, and the blessing I shared is one that she probably…
Finding a good fit in curriculum is very exciting. These past few years, I have explored and found some great matches for my children and myself. In this post I hope to share the best high school curriculum I have found so far in my journey. Why is curriculum important? Curriculum serves as a tool…
Every child is different; different personality, hair color, interests, style choices, and so much more. This is also true when it comes to learning styles in homeschool. Every individual is created by God with intentional design and loving care. Though children can grow up in the same home with the same parents, they are each…
Visual learners enjoy many illustrations when reading and colorful pages when using workbooks. When away from their desk, these visual learners can grow in both knowledge and love of learning from being outside in nature! The beauty of nature is welcoming and calming to a visual learner. Photography, nature study, fashion design, art, and drama…
