My Home Library – The Big Reveal

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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…

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Why 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…

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5 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…

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Need 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…

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A 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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