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Experiencing the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, KY

When I first heard about the Ark Encounter, I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical. I wasn’t sure what to think of such a massive endeavor. However, when my mother-in-law suggested a family trip to experience the Ark, I caved pretty quickly. I’m so thankful we made the trip. Just being able…

Character Shines in the Midst of Corruption at the Ford Presidential Museum

Last year when I visited President Nixon’s Library, I felt like I got a glimpse into the other side of the story that my history textbooks didn’t tell me. It’s not like I condone what he did, but I see how dangerous it is to put a man up on a pedestal and ask him…

3 Simple IEW Skills that Enhance Your LTW Writing

I am so grateful for Andrew Pudewa, author of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW), and Andrew Kern, author of the Lost Tools of Writing (LTW). Both programs teach writing and complement one another so well. I’ve often heard people find wonderful success with IEW in elementary school, and then feel like their student’s writing is…

Visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

Even thought it’s not in my mom’s presidential library passport, we couldn’t pass by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum without stopping by. I wish we would have had a bit more time to enjoy all of the other historical sites nearby, but I’m so glad we at least got to see the museum.…

Don’t Just Read With Your Kids

School is back in full swing, and it seems like the time disappears faster every day. Homeschooling is very rewarding, but it can be draining. After a long day of reading aloud, listening to reading, and managing reading, sometimes the last thing you want to do is pick up another book. The secret to not…