The thought of your homeschool student graduating is an exciting one, but to many, the jump from the home classroom to college life seems daunting. Perhaps you've been there to guide your child's education since kindergarten, or maybe you started homeschooling later. Either way, you've always been there to nurture your growing student. The … [Read more...] about Transitioning from Homeschool to College
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 never too early to … [Read more...] about Medieval Books for Kids
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 time to … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Get Your Student Writing Now!
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 flow of the year, these stellar picture books are … [Read more...] about Calendar & Days of the Year Books for Kids
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 … [Read more...] about The A+ Homeschool Planner
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 … [Read more...] about Entrepreneurship for Teens
Vacation Books for Kids
The Best Vacation Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. July is almost over, so this is the last 'hurrah!' for vacation time before school starts back. Do you vacation in July? As homeschoolers, we actually love to vacation during the 'off' season, and our schedule gives us a lot of flexibility. We'd … [Read more...] about Vacation Books for Kids
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 video … [Read more...] about Building a Strong Foundation
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 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
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?
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
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 high … [Read more...] about You CAN’T Homeschool High School
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