School
The Pros & Cons of Cursive Handwriting
Do your kids know how to write cursive? Do you think it’s important for kids to learn cursive? The Argument to Teach Cursive Some parents and educators want cursive handwriting to be included in students’ lessons. Here’s what they said about that: How will they ever be able to read historical documents such as the…
How to Set up a Homeschool With Very Little Space
You don’t need a whole lot of space to homeschool. One of the beauties of homeschooling is that you can make it work for your unique situation. You don’t need huge desks or bulky bookcases. Instead, the main things you need are creativity and a willingness to adapt. Here are some tips for setting…
How to Make Geography Lessons Stick
How do you teach geography? Do you spend hours creating a map, labeling, cutting and pasting? It’s so fun imagining all the ways this Mona MELisa reusable US Map can be used in the classroom or at home. All the states, capitols, and geographic information is ready for you to stick on to the map!…
Ready for Talk Like a Pirate Day?
Talk Like a Pirate Day is September 19th! Want to celebrate in your homeschool? Check out these easy & creative ideas to get in the spirit! Pirate Treasure Hunt – This is a great activity for pirate fun at home over the weekend! Make your own map, hide pirate treasure, and watch your little…
Autumn Necklace: Easy Kids’ Craft for Fall
This is one of my favorite crafts because it is inexpensive, easy to do and not messy at all! It is a great way to bring the family together when you need a low stress activity that will please everyone or a group activity for a classroom or party. Depending on the ages…
How to Go from the ABCs to Learning to Read
Learning to read isn’t something that happens overnight for most kids. In fact, it takes hard work and dedication to go from learning the ABCs to learning to read. If your child is in the stage of learning their alphabet and they are eager to learn how to read, then these tips are for…
ABC’s of Co-Ops
A guest post by Jessica Hulcy. I began experiencing the benefits associated with homeschool Co-Ops before I even knew what they were. Carole Thaxton prayed for someone to homeschool with, and God sent me as an answer to her prayer. Before I knew it, Carole had given me assignments and stated what she was going…
Getting Ready for Homeschooling
Now that the decision is all set up and you and your kids are preparing for this new chapter in your lives, the next thing to think about is how or where to get ideas and resources to help your kids’ studies. Here are some tips to know where and how to get those…
Five Reasons Kids Who Were Adopted May Benefit from Homeschooling
I used to be one of the moms who claimed I would never homeschool. I only knew a few homeschooled kids growing up and they were socially awkward, never fitting in with the rest of us. I didn’t want my children to feel excluded, nor did I wish for them to be labeled or stereotyped…
Resources for Teaching Literature in Your Homeschool Giveaway
Literature was always one of my favorite subjects to teach with my girls. There’s just so much you can dig into! Finding a great book and using that as a platform to learn other things was one of the best things we did. Not only did it keep my children interested but we were all…