(This post contains affiliate links.) I love homeschooling! Even as we dive deeper into high school, I can honestly say that it only gets better and better. Real learning, subjects that inspire my children’s passions and pointing the way to the One all make homeschooling precious. What do 11th, 8th and 1st look like at…
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Why I’m not posting much… And this isn’t the half of it! Summer break doesn’t mean our homeschool stops spinning. Learning time is different, family time is relaxed and fun, and we’re making memories! Ah, summer. I hope you’re enjoying your family and taking at least some time off for a summer break!
Do You Know Everything There is to Know? Me either. Far from it, actually. When we first began homeschooling, one of the questions/comments I heard more often than most was, “How are you going to teach your children everything they need to know? I would really want a professional teaching my children – especially as…
What could we possibly find during one simple walk around a small pond? Enough to keep us busy for over an hour! My big kids were busy with other commitments not too long ago, so hubby and I set off on a nature walk with our 6 year old, Eli. I love taking nature walks…
(This post contains affiliate links and links to my business, Shining Dawn Books.) Is Homeschooling High School Science Intimidating? Yes, it can be. I’ve found so many wonderful resources to make it easier, though! Apologia We now have two years under our belt using Exploring Creation with Biology and Exploring Creation With Chemistry from Apologia. …
Suicide. Rape. Drugs. Alcohol. Beatings. Sex trafficking. Demon/Ghost Hunting. We’ve walked beside teens and families dealing with each of these in the last few months. Why would God peel so many layers from our naive eyes in such a short time? I’m not sure yet. It hasn’t been easy talking with our children (16,…
Homeschooling Imperfection at my house? Yes. Oh, yes. I love homeschooling. Love it. But let me tell you, some moments aren’t warm and fuzzy. Homeschooling is life. Real life. And real life can be tough. A messy house, piles of laundry and dishes, not knowing what we’ll eat for supper…at suppertime, a lawn begging to…
I’ve been telling you forever about the difference project-based learning has made in our homeschool. It’s made such a difference, I even included an entire chapter on the subject in Homeschooling Gifted and Advanced Learners! I’ve given you project ideas in the past, but I thought it was high time to dive a little deeper…
Thank you to everyone for such kind comments about this series! We’re on a roll and today I’m just going to dive right into more project ideas – this time, using simple pieces of paper. Yep, paper and a few art supplies can go a l-o-n-g way. Grab a few very basic supplies and get…
Our kids eventually have to function in real life without our daily direction and help, right? To make the transition easier, allow your children to be involved in real life projects that involve situations to solve real life problems. The life preparation is fantastic, but I’ve found the motivation to actually complete such projects just as rewarding….
Handicrafts are such an important part of a rounded education because they teach real life skills that can be helpful in everyday life. Grab some ideas for handicraft projects that can also double as project-based learning in your homeschool! What are Handicrafts? Quite simply, handicrafts are things you make with your hands. I’ve written a…