Homeschooling
Helpful tips and resources for homeschooling.
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The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion Guide: Review {and Giveaway!}
What comes to your mind when you read the name of Laura Ingalls Wilder? Does it carry you back to when you were captivated by the freckle-faced little girl with braided pigtails from the popular television show Little House on the Prairie? Or does it warm your heart as you remember reading the historical fiction books she wrote based on her experiences and events during her childhood as a pioneer? If you fell in love with the Ingalls family, or if you’re getting to know them through the Little House books, then allow me to introduce you to The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion: A Chapter-by-Chapter Guide.
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How to Plan a Personal Homeschool Graduation Ceremony
What does a personal homeschool graduation ceremony look like? That’s what I wondered after our son announced he wanted a smaller, more personal service instead of participating in the large one hosted by our local homeschool association. I had heard of personal graduation ceremonies, but I had never attended one. I began scouring the internet for ideas. While I found a few informational pieces for homeschool group graduations, I could not find much about ceremonies just for individual graduates. It was evident we would be carving our own way. Not all of you homeschool, but perhaps, like some of our graduation guests, you’re curious about what a homeschool graduation looks…
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The 3 R’s of Retiring Homeschool Moms
During my years as a kindergarten teacher in the public school system, the custom was to recognize retiring teachers with a reception and present them with a brass apple. So, what happens when homeschool moms retire? After 24 years of homeschooling, that’s what I’ve been pondering after officially closing our homeschool with the Dept. of Non-Public Education a few weeks ago. I’ve whittled my reflections down to 3 R’s.
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A Detective’s Guide to American History {Review of 2!}
Are you searching for fun ways to teach your children about key people and events in American history? Investigate this review of two resources--A Detective’s Guide to American History: 1800 to 1900 and A Detective’s Guide to American History: 1900 to 2000. Both guides are written for elementary students. The product desciption doesn't mention a specific age, but I'm thinking it is best suited for 3rd-5th graders. However, the content is adaptable. I learned several new things, and I'm well past fifth grade! These guides can easily be used to refresh the memories of older students. . .
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60 Saturdays Before Graduation
Our son, the last one in the nest, has sixty Saturdays left before graduation. He’s not even finished his eleventh-grade year yet. But I’ve counted them. Sixty weekends will come and go before he graduates next year. The blessing of homeschooling has provided us with ample opportunities to invest in the lives of our children. Still, even after seventeen years, I’m wondering if we’ve taught him everything he needs to know. And, I’m not talking about academics. It's all of the practical things for surviving and all of the heart things for thriving.
