Journal prompts or small ungraded writing assignments are a fantastic way to make writing more fun and help your child explore the idea of being creative. Think of these journals as creative training wheels. We have been using the My Year of Writing Journal in our homeschool with my high school kids with great results….
We are using Word Roots from Critical Thinking Co, in our homeschool to prepare to college entrance exams. In homeschooling, we try to keep our end goals in site at planning times. When looking at curriculum for our three current high school students, prep for the SAT or ACT tests were a priority. One of…
I love creative homeschool tools. Adding smart games like IQ Circuit is one of the ways we give the kids learning challenges during transition times throughout the homeschool day. This game has several levels of challenges, so all of the kids like taking part in a quick challenge while they wait for a sibling to…
Film School for Teens My kids watched Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and it was an actual school requirement from Film School For Teens. This year we added a few online homeschool classes to our school day because I am working outside of the house a few days a week. Obviously, I am…
Are you looking for a fast paced way to get Government & Economics covered in your homeschool. Maybe you would like a little more flexibility in your lesson plan to still cover your core subjects daily? Are you trying to cover material with multiple ages? A multi age Economics Curriculum and US Government can be…
I have a daughter who loves to draw. She loves cartoons and has a skill for drawing Anime style characters. I was happy to get the chance to review Cognitive Drawing; Learning the Male Figure by Jason Brubaker. Summer is a time for learning new skills Drawing is one that we don’t take the time…
Programming is the language of computers and the tech world is speaking it. There are plenty of online computer programming courses for older kids, but I discovered that Code Rocket is a fun way to introduce computer science to my younger kids. I love how the Rocket provided gives them immediate feedback to the code…
As a freelance writer I strive to connect with publications that offer homeschooling families tips tools and resources they can use now. I loved getting to work with Homeschool Life Magazine to share about sibling competition. Check out the magazine for the full article but here is an excerpt… “Competition is a part of everyday…
What if you could lead with a guide? My friend Kerry has created an entrusted children’s Bible study. There is enough variety, flexibility and freedom to help any parent lead it from home. Walking With God has all the elements of a study all the kids will look forward to. It is filled with enough…
Over the years we developed many great practices. For relationships, discipline, planning, and streamlining our day. As I began teaching about homeschooling, I needed a way to teach the habits we cultured organically over eighteen years. I created The Accountability Bundle in our homeschool binder as a way to give parents a concrete way to implement habits and create accountability to follow through for the long haul.
Don’t miss the Life Skills Leadership Summit and learn more about the skills they need. Raise your kids to be influencers, not followers
You don’t get to the State Finals alone. It’s a Family thing. It is a wrestling community thing. Homeschool Teen Heads to Wells Fargo Arena Tomorrow, Reuben Smith, is headed to Wells Fargo Arena to compete in the State Wrestling Tournament representing Interstate 35 High School. No athlete gets to this place in their sport…
The Top Picks Curriculum Fair began as a response to a crisis. The FB group has grown into an invalueable source of homeschool help for families both new to homeschooling and vets alike. Hundreds of products are available, but the best part is that the vendors, creators and representatives of these companies are available inside…
My struggles are small in light of those interviewed in the pages of the latest book by Beth Lueders. I felt no less connected by their struggles to find hope, peace and remain resilient in the face of adversities. How are we to Bend without being broken? Beth relates her interviews with regular folks. Like…
It might be winter, but this is also the season when we free up some extra spending dollars to get a few of the outdoor play items we might not have in the budget the rest of the year. This Christmas give the gift of outside fun to your family. Check out these great ideas…