Home School Resources
My Home Library – The Big Reveal
I have long dreamed of having a home library. As a little girl, my sister and I would catalog our books and play library. Now that I’m grown and I love filling my home with wonderful literary resources, the desire for a home library has not diminished, rather it has increased. My old homeschool room…
Read MoreWhy Is Pathways Reading and Language Arts So Effective?
I have three kids under the age of 10 in my homeschool. Can I say reading is a beast? I was listening to each of them read to me for 15 minutes a day. Three different books. Getting nowhere. I didn’t have time to follow up on their reading, incorporate activities to enhance it, or…
Read More5 Easy Ways to Energize Your Shakespeare Studies
I’m guest posting today on iHomeschool Network about ways to energize your studies of Shakespeare. Even when I was young, I was fascinated with the writings of the Bard. We’ve recently been blessed by reading and memorizing Shakespeare together in our home school. Sometimes, even when you love a subject matter, it can be challenging to…
Read MoreNeed a Dose of Fresh Inspiration and Encouragment?
This time of year I always feel like quitting. Well, maybe not giving up on homeschool all together, but finding ways to simplify my life so we can at least do math. That’s why I love going to conferences at this time of year. I love to be reminded of why I’m doing this crazy…
Read MoreA Stunning Map to Track Your Family Travels and More
I have been having so much fun designing and bringing to fruition my home library. Since I have so many books, I knew my wall space would be slim. Nevertheless, there is always room for a beautiful map. I’ve always loved the idea of push pin maps, but I had never seen something that was…
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