Summer field trips have been a consistent tool in my toolbox to beat boredom and get in some sneaky learning. Living on a cattle farm and having a library full of nature studies, you’d think boredom wouldn’t be an issue at my house, but all kids get bored here and there. A summer break from…
Let’s wrap up homeschooling for the year! I promise it doesn’t have to be stressful at all. No matter your homeschool style, I bet you’re staring down piles of workbooks, notebooks, lapbooks, projects, worksheets, and folders. The end of the school year comes with wonderful examples of your family’s hard work! I’ve been asked before…
In my last post about teaching narrative writing, I mentioned how the subject of writing tends to be a thorn in the side of many homeschoolers. It doesn’t have to be that way, though! In this little series of posts, I hope to encourage you that teaching writing styles to your middle and high school students…
These group games for families are perfect for any special gathering! Games have always been the go-to activity when family or friends get together because they are so much fun and keep everyone actively involved in the party. We don’t have a giant extended family, but every holiday or birthday celebration will find the 10…
Yes, logic and critical thinking really do matter. A lot, in fact. We all want children who can stop and think before they act, right? That takes logic and critical thinking. And, I bet at least one of your homeschooling goals is to raise a well-rounded child who can transition into successful adulthood. Well, that…
Do you have a girly girl in your life? My daughter can muck the dirtiest of stalls in her Carhartt coveralls then settle in with Jane Auten and hot tea with girlfriends a few hours later. I’m not sure whether to call her a girly girl or not, but I do know that she’s enjoyed…
If you know a child or teen who loves books, this list of gifts for bookworms is just what you’re looking for! Whether you want book suggestions or unique gift ideas, you will find something to excite the readers in your life. Gifts for Bookworms One of my children was (and still is) an extreme…
If you haven’t read part one, Discovering Dishonesty, click over to read it first. This is part two about instilling integrity in children who are caught cheating or lying in schoolwork. I had to run errands, so I had my son come with me to discuss the infraction when I discovered dishonesty. With a house full…
If you’ve been around here long, you know that I love games! They are fun and educational, and a great way to hang out with family and friends. This post lists a variety of outdoor fun and games that your kids are bound to love. Whether you’re looking for a yard game, some pool fun,…
“Hey, come help me move this couch. I want to clean under it really well.” As I impatiently waited for one of my sons to appear and help, I saw a small piece of paper folded up in the cushions. Upon further inspection, I knew immediately what it was and my heart sank. It was the assignment that had…
Do you need to know how to teach high school dissection? I did! When my oldest daughter took biology, we were blessed with a wonderful co-op teacher who specialized in dissection and I gladly turned the job over to her. When my son took biology last year, dissection was all on me. I wasn’t at…
We homeschool for many reasons, but one of them is more important than all of the others combined. It’s our desire to pass on a bold Christian faith that finds our children seeking God with all their hearts and sharing Him with others from here to eternity. Come along as I show you how I go…
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