“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” (Jeremiah 29:11) This is the Scripture that has gotten me through some very serious situations in the past few years. Let me share my […]
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New to Homeschooling
Learn about the basics of homeschooling, from different methods & philosophies to ways to teach, support and more! —
Read MoreHomeschooling Philosophies and Methods
Deciding to homeschool was one of the most exciting times in my life as a parent. I had always loved the idea of homeschooling, but never thought I would be able or willing to take the plunge. When my husband and I finally determined that I should give it a […]
Read MoreEncouragement
Wherever you are in your homeschool journey you are not alone! We hope these articles provide a little boost in the midst of the stresses of life. —
Read MoreSeasonal Activities
Original activities with printables to help you celebrate what makes each season special (indoors and out!) —
Read MoreThe God of Hope, Grace and Comfort
Homeschooling takes courage. It also requires discipline, vision, and faith. Perhaps that is why I love it so much. The struggles to maintain our homeschooling life style require the kind of character that I admire most. And certainly, God has used it to change me into the kind of person […]
Read More4 Questions to Ask When Choosing Your Homeschool Curriculum
Whether you look forward to curriculum shopping with the anticipation of a kid on Christmas morning or you dread the decision-making process year after year, reflect on these simple questions to take the stress out of your curriculum selection. Can you afford it? Expensive doesn’t always equal better. Straining your […]
Read MoreIntegrating Math Into Everyday Life
It is no secret that many students suffer from math anxiety. For some, the sight of a math problem on the page simply causes the brain to go into lock-up. After this happens, the student will simply guess about how to proceed with the problem rather than actually think about […]
Read MoreNature Study Ideas
My kids and I love nature studies. My assistant, Andrea and her family love nature as well. Here are a few things we have come up with together: 1. Find a local field guide. Some nature centers sell field guides which are incredibly helpful in actually identifying plants and animals. […]
Read More10 Activity Guides for Keeping Summer Boredom at Bay
Summer vacation is dragging on. VBS week is over. You don’t want the kids making mud by playing in the sprinkler in the backyard . . . again. They don’t want to ride bikes, they say the basketball needs air, they’ve lost the skateboards. And now they’re bored! We’ve all been […]
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