Home School Resources

I love art, but as a homeschool mom, most days I don’t find the time in our schedule to make art a priority. I either get overwhelmed with the possibilities, the mess, or the unknown. However, taking time to enjoy, create, and appreciate beautiful things does something to a soul that I can’t deny. The…

Of all of the elements of morning time that you can include in your time together, great literature gives you the most bang for your buck. With a well chosen book, you can integrate so many aspects of learning. When a family reads together, they develop a common bond in stories they’ve enjoyed. While reading…

History was not my favorite subject growing up. I simply could not make sense of it. Since we started homeschooling, my views on history have changed. I love the fact that I’m redeeming this aspect of my own education while I encourage a love of history in my kid’s studies. Day 5 of my 10…

Morning time is a great time to include your family’s science studies. With my younger students, my main focus is on reading, writing, and arithmetic. Science does not receive a bulk of our study time. However, I do want my children to grow in curiosity and wonder about the world around them. Day 4 of…

When I first began homeschooling my children, I thought having the best academic program was paramount. That’s why people homeschooled their gifted children right? It didn’t take me long to find another priority: building character. You see, I realized that my child could be a brilliant business man, and yet lack the strength of character…