Home School Resources
Don’t Know Much About History? Read these Authors!
History has only become interesting to me in the last couple of years. While sitting with a friend at a Classical Conversations Parent Practicum this summer, we discussed how we didn’t remember much “history” in the elementary years. Yes, there was social studies, but where were the wars, the heroes, the civilizations, and the revolutions? I want to…
Read MoreFall in Love with the World While Savoring Great Books
Our second year of homeschooling, I researched resources for studying countries and cultures. I wanted to expose my children to the beauty of the world around them, and I didn’t have the budget for world traveling. My extended family is fairly diverse. We have a beautiful blend of nationalities and skin colors, so my children…
Read More10 School Supplies that Will Revolutionize Your School
I’ve been a school supply addict much longer than I have been a homeschool mom. There’s just something about office supplies that gets my heart fluttering with excitement. It’s not an irrational relationship. There have been some pretty incredible school supplies that have revolutionized the way we learn. Here’s my top 10! 1 – Coil…
Read MoreLet Budding Readers Have a Say in What They Read
Reading is one of the highest priorities in my home school. If a child can read, they are equipped with a tool to learn anything they desire. That’s easier said than done sometimes. My three children all have had a different journey to a love of savoring great books. The first found reading easy, but…
Read MoreGearing Up for Going Back to School
It’s almost time to get back to school. I can’t believe the summer is almost over. The kids have enjoyed the easier days of summer, but I think we’re all looking forward to getting back to the routine of learning together. We are so spoiled with resources. It’s such a blessing to be able to…
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