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 classes for homeschool students, with a flexible […]
Medieval Books for Kids
The Best Medieval Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Learning about Medieval times with picture books is a great way to introduce young kids to this historical topic. Who can resist finding out about kings and queens, and castles and knights, and even a dragon or two? It’s […]
5 Ways to Get Your Student Writing Now!
Is it a challenge to get your student writing? Creative writing develops valuable skills that help students with academic writing and critical thinking. For homeschool parents, it can seem like an uphill battle to get your student writing. If you’re the parent of a reluctant young writer, the task is difficult. The summer is the perfect […]
Calendar & Days of the Year Books for Kids
The Best Calendar Books Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. There are so many great calendar books for teaching days of the year to kids. It’s easy to find holiday books of all types, but if you want to teach kids the concept of general days and the […]
The A+ Homeschool Planner
Plan, Record & Celebrate Each Child’s Progress This blog uses referral links. Please read my disclosure policy. With the new school year just around the corner, homeschool planning is in full swing for many moms this month. It is an exciting time to be shopping for curriculum, figuring out schedules, and hitting the school supply aisles. […]
Entrepreneurship for Teens
1-2-3 Entrepreneur One of the perks of homeschooling through high school is the ability of your teens to pursue entrepreneurial ventures. The flexibility of a homeschool schedule, the cultivation of independent thinking, and the ability to think outside the box are all traits that homeschool teens share. The next logical step for many homeschool teens […]
Building a Strong Foundation
5 Pillars of Biblical Parenting Parenting is a huge and difficult responsibility! The strength of your family is greatly determined by the foundation that you lay and build upon. As Christian parents, we need to build a strong foundation. You can do this by using the Building a Strong Foundation: 5 Pillars of Biblical Parenting […]
Shark Books for Kids
The Best Shark Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Fins to the left…Fins to the right… When I was a kid, the movie Jaws scared the willies out of everyone who saw it. When my cousins came to visit us in Charleston that year, they refused to even […]
5 Vital Steps to a Polished Blog Post
Writing a Polished Blog Post I’m posting over at Homeschool Blogging today with vital tips for improving your blog writing and producing a polished blog post. As a busy homeschool mom blogger, I’m probably not alone in working in the wee hours of the morning. And, yes, mistakes often happen! It only takes a few […]
What to Read Wednesday: Fish Books for Kids
The Best Fish Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. This week’s fun theme is all about fish! If your child has a pet fish, or wants one, you’ll want to check out these fish books for kids. We have had several pet fish over the years. We even […]
You CAN’T Homeschool High School
Homeschool Myths Busted You CAN’T Homeschool High School It’s just too hard. I can’t teach high school subjects–I barely even passed Algebra myself. Creating a transcript is impossible! I will fail my child, and he won’t get into college. She won’t get to go to prom if she homeschools through high school. He will miss out on […]
What to Read Wednesday: Sports Books for Kids
The Best Sports Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. With a houseful of boys, it’s always some type of sports season at my house, whether it’s on TV or in the backyard. Over the years we’ve had fun finding good books that celebrate my sons’ love of sports. […]