by admin | Aug 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
It was a wrestling match between one part of my brain and the other. The part of my brain that appreciates organization, values when all the parts to the game or puzzle are put away with the game, and finds rest in order began to twitch as the other side of my brain-...
by admin | Jul 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
Homeschool Field Trips: Planning Fun Without a Magic School Bus When I was younger, I loved the TV series “The Magic School Bus.” Ms. Frizzle would take her class all over the solar system in their magic bus; I got to learn about internal organs, what makes us sick,...
by admin | Jul 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
For that moment when you want to put something in the hands of your 10 year old that won’t cost a fortune, won’t send them down rabbit trails of drama, and will keep their attention for quick spurts, something like this book is a great choice. 65 Short Mysteries You...
by admin | Jul 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
For some, the thought of adding “extras” to your homeschooling day sends shivers up your spine and makes you want to hide under the school table. You already have a full to do list and the idea of seeing more people is a lot to handle. For others, the problem with...
by admin | Jul 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Guard Your Homeschool: Protecting Your Goals by Setting Boundaries You are at home doing what you do, homeschooling your kids. Can you watch the neighbor’s kids for a couple hours every day until she gets home from work? Could you help out with your grandparents more?...
by admin | Jul 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
One of the best lessons I have learned as a parent lately was taken from a short lesson in our simple detective textbooks- you know those thin, little supplementary books you buy in a moment of weakness? Yep, one of those. My kids and I learned that one of the most...
