Are you looking for a fun social distance family friendly activity? Are you teaching a lesson about farm animals and looking for an interactive experience? I highly recommend Two by Two Petting Zoo at Why Not an American Ark located in Monroe, North Carolina. My family had an opportunity to visit Two by Two Petting …
So today begins an exciting journey for me. This is my first ever blog and I am super excited to share my homeschooling journey with the world. To give a little back story, I am the mother of eight beautifulchildren. My husband and I call them “the top four and bottom four.” With the top …
Hey, I’m a Homeschooling Diva (Part 1) by Dr. Akiva Ford, DM Read More »
That is the big question isn’t it? Some say in order for kids to truly know how they are doing in their school, kids need grades. Others say that when a child is graded, they pay more attention to the grade itself than what they need to improve on. So who is right? What should …
Growing up, I did not understand the importance of learning a second language. I was viewing the world as black and white only. I understood that English was my native language, and I had difficulties learning it. I did not understand the importance of learning a second language until I was older. Now, I understand …
What do you do when a child is sick? Do you have school with the other child or children? or Is it a day off for the entire family? Homeschooling is an exciting opportunity for my family and I, but it does not come without its challenges. There are several challenges that I face as …
Science is an intriquing and yet intimdating subject. Our kids, for the most part, are excited when it comes to science. They want to dig the fossil out of the dirt. Looking at skin under a micrscope is gross but fun. They love to learn about the animals of our world and their ecosystems. But …
Science Lab Kit: What is it and do We really need it Read More »
As a homeschool parent, I am always excited to see my children become interested in concepts. I observe them to see how long their interest will last. Lately, my two sons have taken their interest and turned it into a passion in several ways. My last blog post I mentioned our youngest son, he wants …
What is your experience with history? Did you enjoy it in school? Did it evade your understanding? Do you understand history as a sequence of events? I have a confession. I honestly didn’t think I could teach history because I
As a parent, I want to raise my sons to become independent individuals who can successfully survive on their own. For instances, cooking, housekeeping, and budgeting are very important life skills that some people among new and older generation may find challenging. As a result, my husband and I are motivated in preparing our sons …
My daughter loves to read. If I let her she would read from sun up to sun down and then keep reading when she should be asleep. She is like me in this. We love books, well written books that catch our imagination and take us on adventures. My older boy is finally a reader, …
