Month: November 2009

  • Simple Machine Unit

    Too many people think I have this homeschooling thing all together.  Ha!  Remember when I promised you a copy of the test at the end of our simple machines unit?  Well, not only did I never create or give a test, I also decided to ditch a couple of the planned lessons.  Why?  Because life…

  • Redneck Paintball and Shaving

    Have you ever heard of redneck paintball?  I hadn’t either!  Our preacher’s wife was in charge of the family event at church this month and her brilliant idea was redneck paintball.  The kids had a BLAST!  And, as you can see from the pictures above, my husband did, too! The weapons are mustard or ketchup…

  • Project-Based Learning

    I’ve had lots of questions about the projects we complete as part of our homeschool life.  I’ve even presented a workshop specifically concerning this topic, as well as including it as a topic in my most popular workshop “Creative Homeschooling”. I’ve been wanting to write a blog post about incorporating projects into your homeschool for…

  • Thanksgiving Resources

    We won’t be doing a Thanksgiving unit this year, but several books will be in books baskets and book nooks around the house.  Here are some of my favorites. Here are a few internet resources that have been useful in the past. Cindy Downes’ Pilgrim Unit The Homeschool Mom’s Links LaCelle Family Unit Study Eclectic…