Is the grass really greener on the other side? Don't compare your homeschool days to someone else's. Let's discover how to quit the comparison trap. Homeschooling can {and should} be an awesome journey. It is amazing to watch your children grow and learn. I love being an integral part of that ... Read More about How to Quit the Homeschool Comparison Trap
Do You Have To Be Patient To Homeschool?
It's a good thing patience is not a prerequisite for being a homeschool mom. You don't have to be patient to homeschool. God will give you grace! "You homeschool? I could never do that! I'm not patient enough." I hear that all the time. If they could only see me "in action." Patience is not ... Read More about Do You Have To Be Patient To Homeschool?
Best Homeschool Websites for Book-Based Activities
Over the years as I've homeschooled my three kids, I've scoured the web to find the best homeschool websites for book-based activities. Come discover more than 20 of my favorites! Are you looking for book-based crafts, printables, or unit studies? Scroll through the list below to discover more ... Read More about Best Homeschool Websites for Book-Based Activities
Beach Themed Handprint Art
Last week, my family and I headed to the beach. We met up with my baby sister and her family. It was my nephew's first trip to the beach, and I'm so glad I got to watch him experience the sand and the surf. We made so many great memories! Of course, I had my camera on hand to capture it ... Read More about Beach Themed Handprint Art
Paper Plate Unicorn Craft
This paper plate unicorn craft is absolutely adorable! Your kids will love creating this paper plate craft with just a few simple supplies! It's perfect anytime of year. Arts and crafts are important for kids of all ages. They can express their creativity, build motor skills, and try new ... Read More about Paper Plate Unicorn Craft
Early Elementary Homeschool Sites
If you are homeschooling kids in grades 1-3, you do not want to miss this amazing list of early elementary homeschool sites! Full of printables, book lists, and hands-on activities! Throughout my homeschool years, I was always on the hunt for fresh new ideas to use with my kids. These ... Read More about Early Elementary Homeschool Sites
Elephant Picture Books
Fill your book basket with one or more of these engaging elephant picture books! Includes fiction and nonfiction selections. Whether you're studying the zoo or animals in general, these books make the perfect addition to your homeschool elephant activities. These books are full of ... Read More about Elephant Picture Books
How to Overcome Obstacles In Your Homeschool
Over the past 18 years, many obstacles have threatened to crumble my homeschool. Discover three ways you can overcome obstacles in your homeschool. It's all too easy for me to sit here behind my computer screen and paint a rosy picture of our homeschool journey. I mean, really, who wants to air ... Read More about How to Overcome Obstacles In Your Homeschool
Goal Setting
As kids grow, it's important to teach goal setting skills. These skills are important for helping kids succeed in school, sports, and in all areas of life. Whether you're working with young children or teens, there are goal setting skills that are appropriate at every stage of life. So much of ... Read More about Goal Setting
Nonfiction Books About Bees
Studying bees this spring? Check out these nonfiction books about bees. Present factual information that will keep kids engaged. With spring having just arrived, I've rounded up a great list of nonfiction picture books about bees. There are books at various reading levels so that you have something ... Read More about Nonfiction Books About Bees