Children
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Visiting the Black Mountain Home for Children
Have you ever heard of the Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth & Families? Several years ago, my family attended a birthday party there. The place captured my heart and I’ve been wanting to go back to the BMH since. Recently, the opportunity arose for me and my teen son to tour this private, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Located in Black Mountain, North Carolina, the BMH is a gorgeous place filled with amazing opportunities. I’d love to share with you about what took place on our visit with the hope of you being able to visit someday.
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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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Children’s Activities: Using Picture Book Layers
Are you looking for entertaining children's activities using picture book layers? I'm delighted to introduce you to a new friend, Kathy O'Neill, who has some wonderful ideas. I began following Kathy's blog about a year ago and found her content delightful. She's a talented artist who teaches and guides children and adults in discovering God and their own creativity through art, history, and nature. ***** Discover the Rich Layers of Picture Books by Kathy O' Neill Children love to read picture books over and over again. The next time that happens, don’t secretly groan (we’d never do that, right?). Instead take advantage of the time to help them learn from…
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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.
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HOMESCHOOLING TEEN REBELS {Guest Post}
Whether you're homeschooling a teen rebel or not, you'll gather gems from this post by my guest, Deborah Wuehler and two of her rebels. Deborah is the Senior Editor of The Old Schoolhouse magazine and the mother of eight children. Not only does Deborah share her experience, but also, we are blessed to hear from two of her rebels. I can't wait for you to read their stories! HOMESCHOOLING THE TEEN REBEL – Guest Post by Deborah Wuehler “You don’t care about me and what I want. You are ruining my life. You just don’t understand. You never listen to me! I won’t ever need this stuff you are forcing…
