At a time when families everywhere are considering what other educational options might be available for their children, many are wondering how to get started with homeschooling. In this post, I’m going to provide some very basic information for how your family can make the transition happen. Stepping out to begin your homeschooling journey doesn’t…
One of the questions I receive often is How do you homeschool multiple kids? For me, homeschooling a growing family has, at times, felt like a juggling act! Different stages and seasons have required more adjustment than others, and yes, there have been times when just as it seems we’re settling into a nice, smooth…
When my first child was two-years old, I began weaving learning opportunities into our days together. This was the beginning of our embracing a lifestyle of homeschooling. In the years since, our family has grown, and in many ways, our life has changed; but one constant remains: this very natural dance of teaching and learning…
I’ll never forget it. When my oldest was starting first-grade, I spotted a water-and-wind-themed chapter in his science textbook. I knew we were going to be heading to the beach in just a few weeks, so I browsed the chapter, taking note of any and all of the key information noted by the curriculum. While…
Welcome! If you’re new to This Little Home of Mine, I’m Elizabeth. I am a former elementary school teacher who is now homeschooling my kids. In this post, I’m sharing all about homeschooling kindergarten! Around here, we embrace a year-round family-style approach to homeschooling – a 365-day-a-year round-the-clock approach to living and learning together. I…
Of all the phonics programs I have interacted with over the years, Abeka’s is most definitely my favorite! How We Use Abeka Phonics will give you a glimpse in to the specific items I order from Abeka and how I use them in our homeschooling. Do I purchase entire curriculum kits? The short answer is no….