Welcome to Encouraging Hearts & Home! The Encouraging Hearts & Home Bloggers Join your Encouraging Hearts & Home Co-Hosts each week for encouragement and support for your heart & your home. We hope to provide a space that builds each other up and lends a helping hand along the way. With all the negativity in the world, … [Read more...] about Encouraging Hearts & Home, October 25, 2018
Homeschooling is Freedom to Learn
Customizing Homeschool to Meet the Needs of Our Students How to Nurture the Freedom to Learn As home educators, we have the freedom and flexibility to customize our homeschools to our students' individual needs. This is probably the biggest perk of homeschooling. Our primary goal as our children’s teachers should be to nurture their joy of … [Read more...] about Homeschooling is Freedom to Learn
Encouraging Hearts & Home, October 18, 2018
Welcome to Encouraging Hearts & Home! The Encouraging Hearts & Home Bloggers Join your Encouraging Hearts & Home Co-Hosts each week for encouragement and support for your heart & your home. We hope to provide a space that builds each other up and lends a helping hand along the way. With all the negativity in the world, … [Read more...] about Encouraging Hearts & Home, October 18, 2018
The Best Activity-Based Gifts for Toddlers
Holiday Gift Guide for Toddlers Top 10 Activity-Based Ideas The holidays are fast approaching! During this busy time of year, it helps to plan ahead for gifts so you can avoid the last minute stress of looking for 'just the right thing'. If you have a toddler in your life, you will want some unique and meaningful holiday gifts that will last long … [Read more...] about The Best Activity-Based Gifts for Toddlers
Encouraging Hearts & Home, October 11, 2018
Welcome to Encouraging Hearts & Home! The Encouraging Hearts & Home Bloggers Join your Encouraging Hearts & Home Co-Hosts each week for encouragement and support for your heart & your home. We hope to provide a space that builds each other up and lends a helping hand along the way. With all the negativity in the world, … [Read more...] about Encouraging Hearts & Home, October 11, 2018
The Ultimate List of Free & Low Cost Field Trips
Field Trips for Learning Field trips are an important aspect of education as kids get to see, hear, and do as you explore your community. Oral histories and hands-on experiences lead to discovery learning, and this kind of learning really sticks. Kids recall things they’ve heard from the people who experienced them much more than from simply … [Read more...] about The Ultimate List of Free & Low Cost Field Trips
Encouraging Hearts & Home, October 4, 2018
Welcome to Encouraging Hearts & Home! The Encouraging Hearts & Home Bloggers Join your Encouraging Hearts & Home Co-Hosts each week for encouragement and support for your heart & your home. We hope to provide a space that builds each other up and lends a helping hand along the way. With all the negativity in the world, … [Read more...] about Encouraging Hearts & Home, October 4, 2018
Little Book of Thanks
Precious Moments of Thanks This blog uses referral links. Please read my disclosure policy. Even toddlers and preschoolers can begin to learn about the season of thanks. There are so many things to be thankful for in this world, and the Precious Moments Little Book of Thanks shows teaches children how to appreciate things like colors, sounds, … [Read more...] about Little Book of Thanks
Fall Activities for Early Learners
Fall Activities For Young Learners This blog uses referral links. Please read my disclosure policy. Fall temperatures may not be in the air yet (at least where we live)--but it won't be long before we'll be seeing some changing leaves on the trees. Is it fall yet where you live? We sure are looking forward to getting knee deep in fall fun! Take … [Read more...] about Fall Activities for Early Learners
Encouraging Hearts & Home, September 27, 2018
Welcome to Encouraging Hearts & Home! The Encouraging Hearts & Home Bloggers Join your Encouraging Hearts & Home Co-Hosts each week for encouragement and support for your heart & your home. We hope to provide a space that builds each other up and lends a helping hand along the way. With all the negativity in the world, … [Read more...] about Encouraging Hearts & Home, September 27, 2018
10 Ways to Encourage Independent Reading
Whether you have a reluctant reader or an enthusiastic beginning reader, encouraging a love of independent reading will set them up for success. There are some easy things to get kids excited about reading. Check out our list of favorite tips! How to encourage independent reading 1. Read aloud to your children every day, even when they are … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Encourage Independent Reading
Encouraging Hearts & Home, September 19, 2018
Welcome to Encouraging Hearts & Home! The Encouraging Hearts & Home Bloggers Join your Encouraging Hearts & Home Co-Hosts each week for encouragement and support for your heart & your home. We hope to provide a space that builds each other up and lends a helping hand along the way. With all the negativity in the world, … [Read more...] about Encouraging Hearts & Home, September 19, 2018
What to Read Wednesday: The Best Tree Books for Kids
The Best Tree Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. With fall in the air, it won't be long until we start seeing changes in the trees all around us. These changes are a prime time to teach kids about trees and their life cycles through the year. The cooler weather also lends to ideal conditions for … [Read more...] about What to Read Wednesday: The Best Tree Books for Kids
Teaching Difficult Subjects When You Don’t Feel Qualified
These Options Will Make Those Difficult Subjects Easy! Homeschool parents often have concerns about whether or not they can handle teaching certain subjects, especially as kids get older. Some parents don’t feel they are qualified to teach more advanced subjects like algebra, chemistry, or foreign languages. Homeschool parents may already feel … [Read more...] about Teaching Difficult Subjects When You Don’t Feel Qualified
Encouraging Hearts & Home, September 13, 2018
Welcome to Encouraging Hearts & Home! The Encouraging Hearts & Home Bloggers Join your Encouraging Hearts & Home Co-Hosts each week for encouragement and support for your heart & your home. We hope to provide a space that builds each other up and lends a helping hand along the way. With all the negativity in the world, … [Read more...] about Encouraging Hearts & Home, September 13, 2018
Hands-on Science: Electronics for Homeschoolers
Electronics for Alternative Learners Electronics classes are perfect for homeschool science for 'out-of-the-box' learners. These classes are great for kids who don't thrive on textbook learning. Electronics projects also benefit kids who need to experience something with their hands to help them understand a concept. QSL offers online … [Read more...] about Hands-on Science: Electronics for Homeschoolers
Encouraging Hearts & Home, August 30, 2018
Welcome to Encouraging Hearts & Home! The Encouraging Hearts & Home Bloggers Join your Encouraging Hearts & Home Co-Hosts each week for encouragement and support for your heart & your home. We hope to provide a space that builds each other up and lends a helping hand along the way. With all the negativity in the world, … [Read more...] about Encouraging Hearts & Home, August 30, 2018
Encouraging Hearts & Home, August 23, 2018
Welcome to Encouraging Hearts & Home! The Encouraging Hearts & Home Bloggers Join your Encouraging Hearts & Home Co-Hosts each week for encouragement and support for your heart & your home. We hope to provide a space that builds each other up and lends a helping hand along the way. With all the negativity in the world, … [Read more...] about Encouraging Hearts & Home, August 23, 2018
If I Kiss You, Will I Get Diabetes?
A First-Hand Account of Negotiating Life with Diabetes This blog uses referral links. Please read my disclosure policy. If I Kiss You, Will I Get Diabetes? is a first-hand account of negotiating life with a chronic illness. Lauded as a must-have book for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals, it shares a teen’s perspective on living … [Read more...] about If I Kiss You, Will I Get Diabetes?
Teaching Kids About China
Teach kids to discover a new world Teaching kids about China can seem daunting. However, there are countless possibilities for fun. China has a rich culture that dates back thousands of years. You could spend years studying China's heritage and history and still learn something new every day. If you plan to include a introduction to China in … [Read more...] about Teaching Kids About China
