So now that its the first of November, I'll be printing out our Thanksgiving coloring pictures and putting them in a folder for the little kids to choose from each day. It's time for Thanksgiving celebrations to begin. And while it seems like the rest of the world is rushing ahead to Christmas at full speed, we are slowing down, and relishing the gift of life together. At least thats what I hope Continue Reading >>
Talking to Your Kids About Heaven – with a Free Printable!
**Update: The download form on this post has been fixed. When I wrote Talking to Your Children about the Gospel, I had intended to write this follow-up post about heaven right away. I even made the printable and filed it away for editing. Somehow in the busyness of life I ended up right back where I was before: letting this conversation with my kids slide down the way. This most important Continue Reading >>
25 Totally Awesome FREE STEM Books for your Homeschool
Everyone is talking about STEM these days. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. These subjects are considered the most important subjects/skill sets you can teach your child in this generation. Then there are those who argue that STEM without art is pointless because art helps develop your child's brain so that it is STEM receptive. STEM with art added is called STEAM. Continue Reading >>
Virtual Hugs to Encourage and Inspire Homeschool Moms
Do you need a hug today? According to the Harvard experts, you need 8 hugs per day just for maintenance. Virtual hugs are not the same - I get that. If I could, right now I would wrap my arms around each one of you and give you a hug. For most of us, that's just not gonna happen this side of heaven. If you are like me you might be "all done" with being hugged and touched by the end of the day Continue Reading >>
Book Review: iWitness Series by Apologia Educational Ministries
You might already realize that I am a fan of Apologia Educational Ministries if you read my blog very often. My daughter and I posted a review of Exploring Creation with Marine Biology just a few weeks ago and that is the fifth or sixth book I have reviewed for the company in the past few years. My younger daughter is using Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day as her science curriculum, and my Continue Reading >>
Games to Encourage Thinking Skills
When my husband and I began our homeschooling journey back in 2002, we did plenty of research and set out to define our chief goals for the children. These goals have remained our primary goals from that day forward: 1) Our children would love Jesus. 2) Our children would love to read. and 3) Our children would have excellent thinking skills. Because our children love playing games, finding Continue Reading >>
