Teaching Geography Through Family Travel
Forget the worksheets. See how family travel — from a Wyoming pull-off to a Kenyan mission trip — teaches geography teens actually remember.
Brain Games for Kids Who Struggle Learning
Free 8-week course of brain games for kids who struggle learning — and every other kid too. Boost reading, math & confidence with Equipping Minds.
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Homeschool Mom: Faith, Kindness & Leading by Example
It seems like everything we teach our children begins with us. It is such an overwhelming thought. What happens when I mess up? Parenting is the best… most difficult job on the planet!
Homeschool Encouragement: You Are Enough
It is so easy to get caught up in parenting our children, giving them opportunities to learn and grow, homeschooling, etc. that we can easily miss those precious moments. Don’t blink, you might miss something!
A Father’s Day Gift for Dad and the Family!
Why Letting Your Kids Get Dirty This Summer Is the Best Thing You Can Do for Their Gut Health
Any time the weather is warm, we need to let our kids play outside as much as possible, soak up the sun, play in the dirt + gardens, splash in pools + oceans, eat fresh food, etc. As it gets cooler, sit out by campfires and you know that will get them dirty! Some how, most kids find a way to get the soot on themselves and their clothes!….We live in a bacteria 🦠 fearful world right now but not all bacteria is bad!!!.
How to Teach Foraging in Your Homeschool (A Simple Nature Study for Teens)
How to Teach Foraging in Your Homeschool: Backyard Nature Study for Teens Homeschooling is about much more than reading, writing, and arithmetic. As your child’s teacher, you have the unique opportunity to include subjects that many traditional schools overlook. One of those subjects might surprise you: backyard foraging. Foraging is a wonderful nature study for […]
Notebooking Your Way Through Presidential History
Let’s be honest—getting kids excited about presidential history can be a challenge. But here’s the good news: you don’t need boring lectures or endless worksheets. With creative resources like notebooking, memory tricks, and interactive activities, you can help your children master all 47 presidents while actually having fun in the process! The Power of Notebooking […]
When You Feel Like “Just a Homeschool Mom,” Read This
A woman, renewing her driver’s license at the County Clerk’s office, was asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation.
She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself.
“What I mean is,” explained the recorder, “Do you have a job or are occupation……?”
“Of course I have a job,” snapped the woman. “I’m a Mom.”
“We don’t list ‘Mom’ as…
The Annual Homeschool Christmas Delusion
The Annual Homeschool Christmas Delusion Thanksgiving, Christmas, the holiday season… Why does homeschooling during this time equal stress for so many of us? It took me years, but I finally figured out how to reduce the homeschool stress during this beautiful time of year. And I want to share what I learned with you, because […]
The Great Family Pumpkin Challenge
The Great Family Pumpkin Challenge: Turn Fall Into Your Most Educational (and Fun!) Season Ever Have you considered doing a Family Pumpkin Challenge this fall? Fall has arrived and you’re trying to figure out how to teach fractions to your 4th grader while your toddler is melting down and your teenager is rolling their eyes […]
Copywork- Do Pen and Paper Still Matter?
Copywork- Do Pen and Paper Still Matter Can I be honest with you? When I first started looking into handwriting research, I wasn’t expecting much. I mean, we live in a world of laptops and tablets—does penmanship really matter anymore? But here’s what I discovered: the simple act of putting pen to paper does something […]
Teach According to Their Interests: Motivating Your Teen
Teach according to Their Interests After almost two decades of home educating our children, I’m a huge advocate for teaching homeschool according to your child’s interests. At first thought, this may seem impossible to do, let alone in a way that provides a holistic educational experience – but it’s quite easy! Keep reading (and save […]
Why Do You Homeschool? Building Your Foundation
Why do you homeschool? What is your Homeschool Foundation? It’s very likely you’ve been asked this very question, or maybe you’ve been asked in just a slightly different way: “Why are you homeschooling?” How have you responded? I believe that having a solid answer—one that you’ve taken time to think through and feel confident about—is […]
4 Steps to Teaching Multiple Ages
When you’re a homeschooling mom teaching multiple ages, you may feel stressed and overwhelmed. You want what’s best for your children, and this includes providing them with the best home education possible. Deep down you know there has to be a better and easier way to teach them all, but you just haven’t
Bring History to Life With Movies
With a DVD player, a smart TV and WiFi in your home the possibilities are almost endless…..
Why We Love Reading Eggs for Homeschool Reading Success
Why We Love Reading Eggs for Homeschool Reading Success If you’re looking for a fun, effective, and proven way to help your child learn to read, Reading Eggs is definitely worth checking out — and you can try it FREE for 30 days! Reading Eggs is a comprehensive online homeschool reading curriculum for kids ages […]
When My Homeschool Curriculum Isn’t Working
I know from experience that about now, you might be feeling a bit frustrated with the curriculum choices you’ve made and might be looking for something different. You have finally been able to confess that your homeschool curriculum choices aren’t working. Here are several things you can do to overcome this homeschool hurdle
The Chosen Season 5: The Last Supper A Powerful Beginning
The Chosen has taken the world by storm. With over 250 million viewers (as of July 27, 2024), it’s one of the most-watched shows on the planet. And with good reason. I recently had the honor of previewing an early release of Episode 1 of Season 5, and I am so excited to share my […]
Surviving the Homeschool Winter Slump
Are any of you experiencing the homeschool winter slump right now? The holidays are over, Weather prevents most outdoor activities for many of us. Spring seems so far away. Colds seems to be shared better than anything else in the home. If you are new to homeschooling, don’t worry, this is normal. It happens to all of us, whether you have homeschooled for one year or 20+ years
The Legends of Christmas
Do you know all the legends surrounding Christmas and the things and ways we celebrate? I was curious. So a few years ago, I did some research and created the Legends of Christmas! This journey of discovery can be an excellent educational opportunity for all families, offering a chance to learn about various aspects of […]
Harvesting Joy During the Holidays: Reflections on Raising Children
Have you learned how to harvest joy during the holidays? Sometimes it is hard to stay joyful in all the chaos. As I sat at my desk, my oldest daughter surprised me with a beautiful and delicious bowl of oatmeal. As I savored each bite, I couldn’t help but think back to all the breakfasts […]
Games You and Your Family will love
A HUGE list of games you and your family will love. I have divided these into age groups for easier searching! In a world that often feels like it’s spinning a bit too fast, taking the time to play games together isn’t just about rolling dice or mastering button combos – it’s about creating lasting […]
Will My Children Ever Grow Up?
If you are the parents of young children, you may think that they will never grow up.
I remember looking forward to the days when I wouldn’t have to repeat myself over and over again, dress them, bathe them, carry them everywhere, go through the huge bedtime routine. I look back and see how much I missed by looking ahead to what I wished for rather than looking at the abundant blessings that God had given every moment of every day! Please take advice from this mom……
Discovering God’s Faithfulness: A Memorial Stone Journey for Every Woman
Motherhood can be challenging.
Prioritizing time in the Word of God is important. One way to do this is by setting aside a quiet time every day-a time to read God’s Word, learn who God is, and recognize how He shows up in situations.
In Tears Over School: The Struggling Learner
We had tried just about everything I could think of: me reading to her, her reading to me, her reading to herself, taking turns reading, discussing what was read, her writing down important facts, reviewing what we talked about the day before….. and I had prayed, a lot about this! I had searched for answers in books, blogs, talked with friends. Nothing seemed to make learning easier for her.
The challenge was she did not have a definite learning disability that could easily be pinpointed. Of course, as a homeschool mother, I noticed that she…….
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