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 …
I decided to homeschool when my oldest son was in daycare, and he missed several days due to multiple illnessess. For example, asthma and seasonal allergies.My husband and I were spending a lot of money on daycare for days that he could not attend, as a result, we saw a red flag to how his …
When it comes to my two sons’ completing their chores, I always hear the following words. “Mom, do I have to take out the trash?” Or, “Mom, do I have to wash the dishes?” “Mom, do I have to mow the lawn?” Can you imagine having your children complain about completing their chores before the …
Eight years of homeschooling, I do not regret my decisions at all. I enjoy spending time with my two sons on a daily basis from baking dishes to exploring new places and learning new information together. Homeschooling is amazing for my family. It creates a strong family bond, and I can instill my beliefs and …
The best part of going back to school when I was young was getting new school supplies. Yes, just about everyone can say they liked that part but usually they mean the back pack and clothes. Maybe even a fun trapper keeper. Me, I was all about the new pens and pencils and notebooks and …
If you have begun your 2020-2021 school year, I hope that it is off to a great start. I have not begun my 2020-2021 school year, I am in the purchasing curriculum and planning process stages. This year, I decided to continue with combining my sons’ history and science. In other words, I use one …
Hi there! I hope you are staying safe during this pandemic. Wow!! 2020 has begun with a unique start from how our kids participate in sports and other activities to how we enter and exit stores. Our lives have changed during the pandemic. As homeschool families, we are use to
It’s the end of June, and my time as a blog writer is coming to an end (at least temporarily). I have enjoyed writing to you guys each week sharing the things that have come into my heart. I won’t lie. It has been a challenge juggling all my mommy/wifey duties and doing this each …
