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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

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 1, 2018

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

Encouraging Hearts & Home, February 1, 2018

January 31, 2018 by Anne Campbell 2 Comments

What to Read Wednesday: Panda Books for Kids

January 31, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

The Best Panda Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Who can resist the cuteness of a panda? These adorable animals are beautiful and amazing. We were fortunate to see a panda family at Zoo Atlanta several years ago, and we spent a long time just standing and watching them. The adults were quiet and … [Read more...] about What to Read Wednesday: Panda Books for Kids

Getting Middle Schoolers Engaged with the Writing Process (Freebie!)

January 26, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

When middle school rolls around, students discover that writing is a big part of their curricular demands, and not just for English class. History, science labs, and even fine arts courses require more writing as students enter the secondary years. Homeschool students begin doing more independent work in these years as well, and we have to be … [Read more...] about Getting Middle Schoolers Engaged with the Writing Process (Freebie!)

Encouraging Hearts & Home, January 25, 2018

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What to Read Wednesday: Penguin Books for Kids

January 24, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

The Best Penguin Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Penguins are such fun creatures to learn about! They are certainly unique, and who can resist smiling at their built in tuxedos and their waddle, waddle, waddle? This week we are featuring the best penguin books for kids. If you have a … [Read more...] about What to Read Wednesday: Penguin Books for Kids

Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2018

January 22, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

#ReadYourWorld Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2018 (1/27/18) is its fifth year and was founded by Valarie Budayr from Jump Into A Book and Mia Wenjen from PragmaticMom. Our mission is to raise awareness on the ongoing need to include kid’s books that celebrate diversity in home and school bookshelves while also working diligently to get … [Read more...] about Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2018

5 Tips for Enjoying a Homeschool Convention

January 21, 2018 by Anne Campbell 1 Comment

Enjoying a Homeschool Convention This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. We've been homeschooling for ten years, but last year was the first time I ever attended a homeschool convention. I was always afraid that it would be an overwhelming experience, but it ended up being a time of refreshment, encouragement, … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Enjoying a Homeschool Convention