August 6, 2017August 7, 2017 Beyond the Book of Centuries: the Century Chart and the Table of Centuries Our children encounter so very many people, places, and events when they are studying history. How are they to remember… Read More Read More
June 26, 2017July 5, 2021 3 Best History Options for Catholic Homeschoolers After using Susan Wise Bauer’s The Story of the World (SOTW) series for many years, I decided last year to search… Read More Read More
February 8, 2016March 2, 2016 How I Teach Writing to Very Young Children Writing is probably my favorite subject to teach. I’m developing a new writing class for children in grades 3 to 5, so… Read More Read More
August 25, 2015August 25, 2015 How to Raise a Reader “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild to pick up a book and read to a child.” — Dr.… Read More Read More
August 21, 2015 Friday Night Entertainment for Your Average Homeschooled Teenager By Kim Cameron-Smith | Filed under Homeschooling, Joyful Living, Teens Add a Comment Share Read More
July 31, 2015July 31, 2015 Homeschooling: Beyond Curriculum Lists This is the time of year when many homeschoolers are having conversations about curriculum choices. We are curious what others are… Read More Read More
April 22, 2015April 22, 2015 3 Questions Every New Homeschool Parent Should Ask Themselves I came across a great article by Brandy over at her blog After Thoughts. She says many new homeschooling parents focus… Read More Read More
August 19, 2014September 22, 2015 Annual Planning Chart 2014-2015 I imagine I’m not the only one tapping her forehead wondering where the summer went. We’ve been so busy with… Read More Read More
April 9, 2014April 9, 2014 Best Friends: Then & Now Can’t help sharing these photos of Aidan and his two best friends. The first one was taken in 2006 at… Read More Read More
November 18, 2013November 18, 2013 Wood Acorns (plus mini learning block) I purchased a bunch of cute little wooden acorns a few years from A Childs Dream Come True (purveyor of… Read More Read More
August 23, 2013August 23, 2013 Updated Planning Chart 2013-2014 In planning my homeschool year, I have a long-term plans chart which is a simple grid with the months Aug… Read More Read More