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 put their toes in the ocean! My brother and I … [Read more...] about Shark Books for Kids
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 simple steps to make sure you are … [Read more...] about 5 Vital Steps to a Polished Blog Post
Encouraging Hearts & Home, July 12, 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, July 12, 2018
What to Read Wednesday: Pioneer Books for Kids
The Best Pioneer Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. If you've seen my post about our year with the Little House books, you know how much I love reading and learning about pioneer times. Our list of pioneer books for kids is full of great choices for sharing this topic with your kids. If you are … [Read more...] about What to Read Wednesday: Pioneer Books for Kids
Who Is Stan Lee?
Who Is Stan Lee? (Who Was?® What Was?® Where Is?® Blog Series) This blog uses referral links. Please read my disclosure policy. Since my youngest son is such a HUGE fan of the Marvel Universe, we chose Who Is Stan Lee? to kick off this series on Learning Table. Plus, we have a CREATE YOUR OWN SUPERHERO ADVENTURE STORY activity for you! If … [Read more...] about Who Is Stan Lee?
Encouraging Hearts & Home, July 5, 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, July 5, 2018
What to Read Wednesday: Patriotic Books for Kids
The Best Patriotic Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Happy Independence Day! This week, in honor of the 4th of July holiday, we are sharing our favorite patriotic books for kids. The books on this week's list are fun for all ages, and even older kids will enjoy learning more about our country … [Read more...] about What to Read Wednesday: Patriotic Books for Kids
Guide to the Empty Nest
Discovering New purpose, Passion, & Your Next Great Adventure This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. As a mom to three teens, I admit that I have begun to dread the 'empty nest'. And as a homeschool mom, I wonder what I'm going to do when all three of them are graduated. Barbara Rainey and Susan Yates' Guide to … [Read more...] about Guide to the Empty Nest
Our Little House Year With The Prairie Primer
Let Me Tell You About Our Little House Year! This blog uses referral links. Please read my disclosure policy. We spent a year on the prairie with The Prairie Primer. Admittedly, I am somewhat biased. Being a huge Laura Ingalls Wilder fan, I devoured her books when I was young. Imagine having a curriculum centered around her books! I was sold … [Read more...] about Our Little House Year With The Prairie Primer
Encouraging Hearts & Home, June 28, 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 … [Read more...] about Encouraging Hearts & Home, June 28, 2018
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 had a goldfish named Dorothy (after Elmo's pet), and she … [Read more...] about What to Read Wednesday: Fish Books for Kids
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 all those … [Read more...] about You CAN’T Homeschool High School
Encouraging Hearts & Home, June 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 … [Read more...] about Encouraging Hearts & Home, June 18, 2018
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. We have tons of baseball books on our … [Read more...] about What to Read Wednesday: Sports Books for Kids
High School 4-Year Plan
When your child enters middle school, you can start planning ahead for high school. In many states, eighth grade courses can count towards high school credits, depending on the course. In my home state, these courses must be core subjects like English, math, and science, and they must include high school level work. If you are strategic with … [Read more...] about High School 4-Year Plan
Making Dual Enrollment Work for You
WHAT IS DUAL ENROLLMENT? Do you have a high school student? Do you have some difficult subjects to teach? Is your high school student planning to go to college after graduation? Is your high school student hoping to graduate early and start a job? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then dual enrollment might be right for you. My … [Read more...] about Making Dual Enrollment Work for You
A Game Plan for Choosing Curriculum
Here are some critical pre-season preparations! It’s that time of year! Around mid-summer, homeschool moms begin a type of training camp to get ready for fall. You may be inundated with curriculum catalogs in the mail and emails selling digital bundles. You may have attended your first homeschool convention (spring practice) near the … [Read more...] about A Game Plan for Choosing Curriculum
Summer Reading Fun for Moms and Kids
Snuggle up with a good book and explore new worlds together! To me, summer is all about sweltering humid days, thunderstorms, a beach vacation, exploring creeks and nature trails, camping out, and visiting air-conditioned museums and movie theaters. It’s also about having extra time to snuggle up with a good book and explore new worlds … [Read more...] about Summer Reading Fun for Moms and Kids
Encouraging Hearts & Home, June 14, 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 … [Read more...] about Encouraging Hearts & Home, June 14, 2018
What to Read Wednesday: Father Books for Kids
The Best Father Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Let's celebrate fathers this week! Since Father's Day is coming up, we are pulling out all of our favorite father books for kids. These books wonderfully celebrate the special bond between a dad and his kids. We are busy making homemade Father's Day … [Read more...] about What to Read Wednesday: Father Books for Kids
