Have you every noticed where you look when you are feeling down or discouraged? We look at our feet We look at our hands We look at the ground We look down when we feel down. Likewise, when we are happy or feeling well where do we look? We look at the sky We look …
Being a homeschooler, we say some pretty odd things sometimes that other parents typically don’t. Math is not done on the dog. (well, honestly, sometimes it is) No we are not using the cat in a science experiment. (unless it is on feline behavior) Why are you doing your handwriting upside down? (apparently it’s better …
Usually, articles that are related to homeschooling and breaks, tend to be about giving your kids breaks. Play breaks Mental breaks Scheduled breaks Short breaks between semesters But what about breaks for the teacher? Dentists, Doctors, and health providers all say
I have heard this phrase numerous times and in various ways. Put out the good you want to get back. Show others how you want them to treat you. Be the light in the world you want to see in the dark. If you want your kid to behave a certain way, then model that …
I personally love to write. I write poems I write short stories I write short stories in a poem format I learned to love the act of writing in middle school. I have had the hardest time teaching the same thing to my kids. My kids do wonderfully with narration. They can retell a story …
Ok. So, I’m not very versed on curriculum, but I wanted to share my experience with the Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool curriculum. We had our first child go through kindergarten last year, and this year we have a first grader, two kindergartners, and a host of toddlers and preschoolers (Lol). I created my own curriculum …
My youngest is interested in robotics. My older boy is into chemical reactions. My daughter wants to learn about animal behavior. Each of these individually can be extremely challenging to teach. Robotics starts with simple machines, progresses to more complex mechanisms, and then adds in electronic components. I have a basic understanding of the first …
I am like any other mom in that it drives me crazy how you can blink and your kids are no longer babies. They grow up way to fast! But when your ten year old can turn on the tears or lose their their temper like a three year old and they see nothing wrong …
My youngest/only child wont stop acting like a baby! Read More »
Friends are such blessings. They help us smile when times are tough. They give good advice when we need guidance. They know exactly when we need a fun break or when we need silence to buckle down on a task. But sometimes things do not go that smoothly At some point in your homeschool journey …
The phrase for today is “Take care of yourself.” Say it with me class…”Take care of yourself.” I know it’s only the beginning of the school year for most. We are rested from nice summer vacation to the beach or mountains (if you were fortunate enough to take one), and we are pumped about starting …
