by admin | Feb 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
Tips for Co-Hosting a Homeschool Co-Op Co-hosting an event with a nearby homeschool co-op is a bit like hosting a mixer with another sorority in college. Two groups share the load and both sides wonder if the event will work out at all, but in the end the party goes...
by admin | Jan 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
Within Arm’s Reach In order for our school day to go smoothly, I have found a few “must-haves” that makes things easier. For me, schooling used to require drawers full of manipulatives, loads of laminated pages, a huge art supply caddy that twirled around so we could...
by admin | Dec 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
I recently discovered a sweet story about a family who raises llamas. The main character is a 16-year-old girl named Hildy, who learns important lessons about love, acceptance, and forgiveness. The theme—loving people are loved people—and setting make it perfect for...
by admin | Dec 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
When toddlers are around, sometimes they are literally underfoot and you trip over them or they are quietly introducing the permanent marker to the wedding quilt from your late, great aunt. Whichever moment you find yourself in, homeschooling with a two foot tornado...
by admin | Dec 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
[ˈtēCH ə bəl mō mənts]: the moments that arise without prior notice or planning and whereby offer significant opportunities to explore a new area of research. Often, the points learned during such instances are likely to be remembered well. These occasions arise...
by admin | Nov 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
Thanksgiving Poems for Kids! The holidays are a great time to encourage kids to try new writing styles. And all the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the holidays make poetry the natural choice! Poetry is perfect for Thanksgiving Themed Writing for Kids. But...
