Home School Resources
Integrated Music Curriculum for Elementary Students
I have to be honest. Music curriculum doesn’t rank high on my time or budget priorities. Not that it shouldn’t, but if I’m picking between music and math, I’m going to choose math. However, when great books are involved, that’s a different story. I’ve had my eye on Opal Wheeler’s composer biographies for a while, and…
Read MoreAre You on Track for Sending Your Homeschooler to College?
I have a freshman this year. This is the first year I’ve really started thinking about preparing a homeschool transcript. While the concept is frightening, it’s also a blessing to know that I have a couple more years before he is launched into the world as an adult. We’ve talked about potential career interests, but…
Read MoreA Family Meal You Will Treasure
This is a guest post by my husband, Jason Strauss. He’s also a blogger over at Realizing Fatherhood, but he spends most of his days teaching music and creating in his wood shop. I hope you enjoy this dad’s take on family meals. This post may contain affiliate links. See my full disclosure policy for…
Read MoreThe Pitfalls of Independent Learning
As a homeschooling mom trying to raise and launch a strong and independent young person, the blessings of independent learning seem to be the ticket to success. One of the reasons colleges are starting to look at homeschoolers differently is due to the fact that they have study skills that come from learning on their…
Read MoreIt Starts in the Heart – Organize His Way Review
I was given a copy of this book in return for my honest review. All opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details. The past couple of weeks I’ve been helping my mom recover from knee surgery. During that time, I’ve had the chance to read…
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