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Living History: Real Teens Meet A Real Hero

March 19, 2018 by Anne Campbell 3 Comments

Real Teens Meet a Real Hero Our Real Teens Read literature group had the privilege of meeting a real hero. After reading Anne Frank's Diary of a Young Girl and Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, discussing both books, and learning some background history, we arranged a field trip to meet a Holocaust survivor and hear her inspiring and miraculous … [Read more...] about Living History: Real Teens Meet A Real Hero

The Legends of Easter Treasury

March 17, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

Inspirational Stories of Faith and Hope This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. The Legends of Easter Treasury: Inspirational Stories of Faith and Hope contains three bestselling Easter stories that include The Legend of the Easter Egg, The Legend of the Easter Robin, and The Legend of the Sand Dollar. Each story is … [Read more...] about The Legends of Easter Treasury

Looking Outside Yourself: Community Service for Teens

March 16, 2018 by Anne Campbell 7 Comments

Encouraging Teens for Community Service More than just clocking volunteer hours for high school requirements, community service opportunities provide valuable learning experiences for teens. When teens participate in service projects, they benefit their communities, increase their own compassion and awareness, and they even get a chance to … [Read more...] about Looking Outside Yourself: Community Service for Teens

Encouraging Hearts & Home, March 15, 2018

March 16, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

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, March 15, 2018

What to Read Wednesday: Ireland Books for Kids

March 14, 2018 by Anne Campbell 4 Comments

The Best Ireland Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner, we are learning about Ireland and its lore. Ireland is magical in both its history and its landscapes. Come along with us and explore this rich country with the best Ireland books for kids! Check … [Read more...] about What to Read Wednesday: Ireland Books for Kids

Don’t Forget PE

March 13, 2018 by Anne Campbell 11 Comments

Incorporating PE into Your Daily Routine When school is underway, I for one can attest that my schedule is full. Some days, it’s a wonder we get everything done! With all the basics we have to cover, especially when teaching multiple ages, fitting in time to be active often falls by the wayside. However, kids (and moms) are not only healthier and … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget PE

Encouraging Hearts & Home, March 7, 2018

March 7, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

What to Read Wednesday: Monster Books for Kids

March 7, 2018 by Anne Campbell 4 Comments

The Best Monster Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Monsters are very scary and real to many young children. Monsters in the closet, monsters under the bed, monsters out the window... Making monsters not so scary and real is a tough parenting job. My son had a spray bottle of 'Monster Spray' beside … [Read more...] about What to Read Wednesday: Monster Books for Kids

Legit Work at Home with VIPKID

March 6, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

Is VIPKID for Real? Have you seen ads for VIPKID and wondered if it's a scam? When I first started seeing these ads in my Facebook feed, I was intrigued, but I am a skeptic. Most work-at-home schemes have some kind of catch to them, and I usually just pass them by. However, when I heard about VIPKID from a fellow homeschool mom who has been … [Read more...] about Legit Work at Home with VIPKID

Encouraging Hearts & Home, March 1, 2018

March 1, 2018 by Anne Campbell 2 Comments

What to Read Wednesday: Dr. Seuss Books for Kids

February 28, 2018 by Anne Campbell 10 Comments

The Best Dr. Seuss Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. If you're anything like me, you grew up reading Dr. Seuss books, and they started you on a path of reading enjoyment. I have many favorite books by Dr. Seuss and other authors under the umbrella of "Dr. Seuss Books". Over the years, I have … [Read more...] about What to Read Wednesday: Dr. Seuss Books for Kids

Revising Expectations

February 26, 2018 by Anne Campbell 7 Comments

Not Living Vicariously Through Our Children As your teens grow into independence, it can be tough on moms to reframe our thinking. All their lives, our children have looked to us to make decisions for them--from which curriculum to use, to what courses to cover and what activities to sign up for—even what shirt to wear or when to get a haircut. … [Read more...] about Revising Expectations

Encouraging Hearts & Home, February 22, 2018

February 22, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

What to Read Wednesday: Little Golden Books for Kids

February 21, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

The Best Little Golden Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Raise your hand if you grew up reading Little Golden Books! Who didn't, right? These precious books are still going strong, and generations of kids are growing up with both classic titles and new things like Marvel and Star Wars being … [Read more...] about What to Read Wednesday: Little Golden Books for Kids

Homeschool High School Without Fear (Freebie!)

February 16, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

If you are homeschooling a high schooler, or planning to homeschool a high schooler, Kudos to you!! You Can Homeschool High School Without Fear Many homeschool moms find the idea of homeschooling high school so intimidating that they don't plan to do it. Believe me, at times it is tempting to send teens off to a brick and mortar building. … [Read more...] about Homeschool High School Without Fear (Freebie!)

Encouraging Hearts & Home, February 15, 2018

February 15, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

What to Read Wednesday: Jungle Books for Kids

February 14, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

The Best Jungle Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. What are your favorite jungle books for kids? We recently read some excerpts from The Jungle Book for a literature unit and found ourselves wanting more! There are so many features of the jungle to study, from plant life, to animals, to insects, to … [Read more...] about What to Read Wednesday: Jungle Books for Kids

What You Need to Know About the New SAT

February 12, 2018 by Guest Writer 6 Comments

How Homeschoolers Must Prepare for the New SAT The College Board is launching new and redesigned exams in fall 2015 and spring 2016. The redesigned PSAT/NMSQT and the new PSAT™ 8/9—for eighth- and ninth-graders--will launch in October 2015. The new PSAT™ 10—for 10th-graders—will launch in February 2016 and the redesigned SAT in March. These exams … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know About the New SAT

Encouraging Hearts & Home, February 8, 2018

February 8, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

What to Read Wednesday: India Books for Kids

February 7, 2018 by Anne Campbell 2 Comments

The Best India Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. India is a vibrant and interesting country, and as part of our geography studies, we have enjoyed learning about its food, animals, and culture. If you're studying geography with your kids in your homeschool, don't miss the opportunity to explore … [Read more...] about What to Read Wednesday: India Books for Kids