Betsy, Author at Family Style Schooling

Think With Art – A Beautiful Thing

I love it when a plan comes together. We had just started reading Socks, when I was offered an opportunity to try out a Think With Art box. I quickly accepted, because we had tried the Creation Crate a couple months ago and loved it. I was interested to see what the art version would be like.…

How to Teach Geography When You Don’t Love It

I’m guest posting on Bright Ideas Press today! It can be challenging to be a homeschooling mom because you will face teaching subjects in levels that either you’re not equipped to teach, or you just flat out don’t enjoy. When you face those hurdles, it’s good to have an action plan for clearing them. Today’s…

Reactions to the Life of George Muller

We just finished reading George Müller: The Guardian of Bristol’s Orphans aloud. While it’s not the first time I have read the book, I’m still shocked and inspired by this life of faith. My dad used to pay me to read missionary biographies when I was a kid. George Müller was his favorite. As I read back…

How to Jazz Up Boring Storage With Custom Labels

Let’s just face it: homeschoolers have a lot of stuff. Just like any classroom, you accumulate things over time. One of my greatest downfalls is buying cheap school supplies in the fall when I already have an ample supply at home. If your storage isn’t organized, you can fall into this trap. Custom labels help…

Get The Year Started Off Right with PB & J Oatmeal

The holidays are over and I’m ready to get back into our regular school routine. I know that the third quarter of the school year is the hardest to stay the course. With the cold winter months ahead of us, we need to get a strong start to ensure we’ll make it. A great way…