Posts by Betsy
10 Ways to Utilize a Water Testing Kit in Your Science Fair Project
Science fair projects are such a great way to spark curiosity in anyone. My daughter is gearing up for the science fair this year and we’ve been searching for the right project to tackle this year. She loves plants and water, so we thought it would be fun to find something that incorporates her two…
Read MoreHow to Create a Personal Latin Dictionary
There is really no better substitute for learning Latin declensions and conjugations than copying the forms over and over. Learning hard things can be tedious work! Anything that is tedious, I believe, needs to be jazzed up a bit with some fun colored pens, and it can become a game. This year I’m helping my…
Read MoreOnline Reading Game to Encourage Struggling Readers to PRACTICE!
My youngest and I have been struggling together over the past several years to get her to become an independent reader. She has grown leaps and bounds this past summer as we’ve really buckled down on practicing the basics of reading. Online reading games have been a lifesaver for me as they offer a neutral…
Read MoreA Search For Truth: Patterns of Evidence Review
It always fascinates me when people try to classify the Bible as a fascinating story book but not a history book. Unfortunately, this is a common line of thinking in our society today. What if there was archaeological evidence to prove the historical accuracy of the Exodus account? That was the question Tim Mahoney sought…
Read MoreMy Homeschool Scheduling Dream Planner: Flexible School Schedule
Planning for our homeschool is one of my favorite things to do. There is just something exciting about being able to customize a unique plan for each of my unique children. While I can have an overambitious streak, I’ve settled into the realistic plan that we can hopefully accomplish. There is one thing I hate…
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