Posts by Betsy
40+ Free Virtual Field Trips Your Family Will Love
Free virtual field trips bring educational excitement right into your home or classroom. These free learning opportunities provide a wealth of experience without the time and expense of traveling! I’ve also created a free field trip log and journal for you to keep track of all of the fun experiences you encounter both virtually and in…
Read More15 Healthy Snack Ideas for Valentine’s Day Your Family Will Love
Valentine’s Day is my mom’s favorite holiday. This past year we’ve really cleaned up our diet and eliminated sugar as much as possible. Most of the time, it doesn’t bother us, but when the holidays roll around, we’re reminded of all of those treats we’ve loved over the years. The good news is that you…
Read MoreNot Loving Latin? Try These 10 Practical Tips to Boost Your Learning
Starting our studies after the winter break always requires an extra measure of grace. Having time off for the holidays is nice, but it doesn’t always feel as restful as the summer break. Additionally, the material generally gets more difficult as you continue to the second semester of study in a subject. It can be…
Read MoreHow to Encourage a Wholesome Learning Environment in Your Home
One of the trendy words among the young people in my life is “wholesome.” When a movie or TV show feels like it encourages virtuous behavior, they refer to it as “wholesome.” As I’ve been processing different work environments and looking back at my homeschooling journey, this concept of cultivating a wholesome learning environment has…
Read MoreArt Resources we Love to Learn From
My husband and I grew up in artistic households. His mom is an incredible oil painter, and my dad was a master with watercolors. We both have the artistic bug inside of us, so naturally, we wanted to cultivate that in our kids. It’s been great to have fun art resources to help us along…
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