They say ‘April showers bring May flowers.’ But when you’re an author (and a homeschooling mom!) it also brings a busy conference season! However, when May comes around the first thing I think about is my WWII friends. Because my first novel From Dust To Ashes was inspired by the liberation of Mauthausen Concentration Camp… [Continue Reading]
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Sleep as a Benefit of Homeschooling
Sleep as a Benefit of Homeschooling I’d been a homeschooling mom for twenty years when I was forced to have kids in the public school system. I say “forced” because we had kids in foster care and DHS would not let me homeschool them. So for the first time ever I filled out paperwork and… [Continue Reading]
3 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Have you ever stopped to think about why we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Did you know that Patrick was a real man who brought the gospel to Ireland? Or did you think St. Paddy’s Day was just an excuse to wear green, pinch people and talk like a leprechaun? Enjoy this… [Continue Reading]
How to Get Your Kids to Pay Attention While You Homeschool (Through Crafting!)
Want to learn How to Get Your Kids to Pay Attention While You Homeschool? Believe it or not, crafting can help them focus. Let me share how I’ve helped my kids learn better while keeping their hands moving. How to Get Your Kids to Pay Attention While You Homeschool We brought our kids… [Continue Reading]
50 Read Alouds to enjoy with your child for Read Across America
One of my favorite times of the day is when I get the kids settled in a night and it’s time to read. Bedtime reading has been a tradition that we’ve done for the last 20+ years. We make sure all electronics are turned off, the kids get ready for bed, and we sit down as… [Continue Reading]
Sleep as a Benefit of Homeschooling
I’d been a homeschooling mom for twenty years when I was forced to have kids in the public school system. I say “forced” because we had kids in foster care and DHS would not let me homeschool them. So for the first time ever I filled out paperwork and had to figure out the schedules… [Continue Reading]
How I Homeschool With No Stress (5 Grades!)
People are amazed that I homeschool with no stress (or very little) with FIVE grades all at once without losing my mind. I’m actually amazed too. When I first began so many years ago, I could not have imagined that I could have a large family AND teach homeschool with no stress. Multiple grades were… [Continue Reading]
3 Easy Ways to Homeschool the Visual Learner
These 3 Easy Ways to Homeschool to the Visual Learner can help your child. Visual learners may struggle with traditional teaching methods but that is exactly why they can thrive in homeschool. You are your child’s best option and these tips can help you homeschool your visual learner. 3 Easy Ways to Homeschool the Visual… [Continue Reading]
Homeschool Resolutions
Homeschool Resolutions I love making homeschool resolutions. And after almost three decades as a homeschool mom, I can see the benefit each year from evaluating the systems I use and making adjustments. Even tiny changes can reap big rewards. Let’s look at what’s worked to make our homeschool run smoothly. Homeschool Resolutions I’m counting down… [Continue Reading]
Do’s & Don’ts of Homeschooling to Encourage You
I hope these 22 Dos & Don’ts of Homeschooling will Encourage You in your homeschooling journey. There are many things to consider when homeschooling. But you have the power to be the best teacher possible for your child. I’m in your corner, friend. Let’s do this! Do’s & Don’ts of Homeschooling to Encourage You Maybe… [Continue Reading]
Eight Fun Ways to Incorporate Usborne and Kane Miller Books into Your Homeschool
When it was my turn to be young (before personal computers and internet were born) the holy grail of non-fiction in our home looked a little something like a set of 22 drably uniformed soldiers neatly lined up to fill the entire bottom bookshelf of the family entertainment center. Each had a different letter on… [Continue Reading]