Friends, one of the things we’ve been able to do is invite writers from all walks of like to join our team. In this post, I invite you to give a warm welcome to my friend and homeschooling mentor, Tina Jobe. At just the right time, in just the right way, God gifted her to…
Homeschooling in Waiting Rooms? Yes, it’s possible! I’ve been doing it for years! Most families spend some amount of time in waiting rooms. Of course this can differ from family to family, but for many families, dentist appointments, hair cuts, music lessons, swim lessons doctor’s visits, therapy sessions, etc. are oftentimes just part of life……
Over the last few years, I have spent intentional time pursuing a more simplified lifestyle. This longing for less has impacted the overall feel of my home, our family’s schedule, and yes, our homeschooling as well! Minimalist Homeschooling may sound like an approach that is less-than in some way, but for our family, we’ve found…
How Being a Teacher Has Made Homeschooling Harder – Yes, you read the title of this post correctly. I’ve had countless conversations with moms who say, “I’d love to homeschool my kids, but I’m not a teacher.” Or they might say, “I’m planning to homeschool, but I’m really scared. I’m not a teacher.” More often…
If you’ve been following our homeschooling life, you know we’ve been homeschooling since our oldest kiddo was preschool age. It’s hard to believe that now we’re homeschooling middle school! If you have preschool-age kids in your house, you might enjoy exploring what the preschool years have looked like in our homeschool. Over the years, I…
Organizing homeschooling supplies can feel like an overwhelming task, especially if your teaching style is similar to mine. I’m wild about books; Playing educational games with my kids has proven to be the perfect way to tie our family game nights into our homeschooling lifestyle; Hands-on activities and sensory experiences have made all the difference…