Posts by Betsy
50+ Inspiring Books From the 2018 Great Homeschool Convention
The Great Homeschool Convention is by far my favorite educational event of the year. For me it is a place where all of my mentors come together to help me continue to fine tune my educational philosophy, reset my focus, and remember why I started this crazy adventure in the first place. This year my…
Read MoreHelp! My Daughter is “Behind” in Math
The past two years have been a bit of a roller coaster for our family. I’m sure it’s like this in most families. Events change the course of the day-to-day events whether it be sickness, a loss in the family, business that picks up, or athletic endeavors that take over. Regardless of the reasons, as…
Read MoreCelebrate World Elephant Day with Phoenix Wilder
When my son was young, he loved elephants. Naturally, his favorite movie was Dumbo. Since that time, he’s enjoyed learning more about these majestic, African mammals. April 16th happens to be World Elephant Day, and this year you and your family can celebrate by heading out to your local movie theater for the premier of Phoenix Wilder:…
Read MoreThe Basics of Building a Home Library
Last year we enclosed our back patio and created a home library. Every morning I feel blessed by having a space that inspires me to teach, learn, read, and discover. There is just something about being surrounded by books that makes my heart happy. I know everyone doesn’t have the same space options or back…
Read MoreThe Bible Project Coffee Table Book Greatness
I’m always looking for excellent resources that help make the truths of the Bible memorable and easy to understand. One of our family’s favorite find is the illustrated videos from the Bible Project. This non-profit ministry is doing some incredible things to equip people with resources to read the Word of God for themselves—the most…
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