Home School Resources
Why I don’t D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read)
Reading is important element in my homeschool. My desire is to raise readers who know how to seek out wisdom and knowledge from books. I’m guest posting on Book Shark today talking about the challenges of letting kids loose without giving them any guidance. While I’m all for independent learning, I also see the risks to leaving…
Read MoreHow To Make A Snowflake With Yarn
It’s that time of the year when the weather doesn’t always cooperate for being outside for hours. As we snuggle in and try to keep warm, we love to sit and listen to books on Audible (Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks). Some of us have an easier time sitting still than others. When…
Read MoreCatherine’s Pascha Review: Multicultural Children’s Book Day
I love learning about different cultures and the traditions that they pass down through the years. When our Multicultural Children’s Book Day selection, Catherine’s Pascha, came in the mail, we were fascinated to learn more about the religious celebrations of the Orthodox Church. I received a copy of this book for free from Charlotte Riggle in exchange for…
Read MoreThink 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.…
Read More5 Reasons Standardized Tests Strengthen Your Homeschool
Standardized tests often get a bad rap. They’re the big bad wolf of the mainstream-education world. While I’m not arguing that they don’t have their faults, they do serve a purpose. As long as the purpose of standardized tests doesn’t trump your vision for your homeschool, they can be an excellent tool for strengthening your…
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