9 Real Life Stories to Inspire Students

9 Real Life Stories to Inspire Students

“There are stars whose light reaches the earth long after they have disintegrated and are no more. And there are men whose scintillating memory lights the world long after they have passed from it. These lights which shine in the darkest night are those which...
Homeschooling Kids Close in Age

Homeschooling Kids Close in Age

One Mom Addresses the Question of Homeschooling Kids Close in Age… My girls are 19 months apart. Call it laziness, but I just didn’t like the idea of teaching the same thing two years in a row. I didn’t want to plan for two different history or math lessons and...
Global Student Network Offering FREE Curriculum

Global Student Network Offering FREE Curriculum

For a limited time, Global Student Network (GSN) is offering free access to their STUDY ISLAND for all students who enroll in a year-long curriculum. GSN LETS FAMILIES CHOOSE GSN provides six excellent curriculum options to homeschool families. Whether you are looking...
Multi-Age Homeschooling

Multi-Age Homeschooling

The number three question asked of me, after: “How do you socialize your kids?” and “Which curriculum do you use?” is “How do you teach more than one age student at a time?” It’s a good question, especially in our day and age, when most people school with same age...
5 Top Reasons to Read the Classics

5 Top Reasons to Read the Classics

Top 5 Reasons to Read the Classics Classic novels are the ones that readers down through the ages have consistently identified as valued works of art. These books contain elements that keep one generation after another coming back for more. We often say they “stand...
Potential Problems with FREE Homeschool Curriculum

Potential Problems with FREE Homeschool Curriculum

As families choose to educate their children at home, “free” online learning opportunities seem so appealing. Many school districts now provide all-inclusive online programs at no cost to families.  However, there are considerations when using “free” curriculum. 3...