We had quite a bit of fun today using the Alphabet Notebooking Pages set from NotebookingPages.com. First, we drew pictures of something that started with the letter A. Both boys chose to draw an apple and used strange colors but I do try to let them have choices in decisions which can have no negative consequences. After they finished drawing their apples, I wrote a capital letter A and Continue Reading >>
Artist Study the Easy Way
Have you ever felt like you were missing some fun in your homeschool day? Very often, I've felt that, while we successfully completed all our required work, we just weren't getting to the "fun stuff". You know, things like art, music, and fun projects. We just didn't seem to have enough time in our day for those kinds of things. But I've come to realize that those things are just as important Continue Reading >>
Nobody’s Perfect: Confessions of a Blogging Mom
I got yet another private message on my Facebook page this week -- asking me how I do it all, how I do so much with so many children, and whether or not having so many children is worth it. These kinds of messages break my heart. And speak to me on so many levels. And remind me once again that I need to be more transparent when I write. Because I don't do it all. We can't. Because I don't do Continue Reading >>
Can You Homeschool An Only Child?
When most people think of homeschooling, they automatically think of a large family. A family with at least five or six kids and a mom in a denim jumpsuit that has everything organized like a well oiled machine. While that stereotype still exists in some families, homeschoolers come in all shapes and sizes including a large number of families who now homeschool an only child. Only Continue Reading >>
The Wise Woman with Literary Analysis Journal Questions: My Review
I used to read George MacDonald in high school for fun. I doubt I ever read this book back then -- it would have made me think to much. The Wise Woman with Literary Analysis Journal Questions by Stacy Farrell of Home School Adventure Co. takes the original text of George MacDonald's The Wise Woman and adds insightful, thought provoking questions to help you fully grasp the depth and purpose of the Continue Reading >>
Ten Great National Park Apps
We love visiting National parks! In fact, this summer we plan to visit and hike through at least four National parks on our moving trip across the country. This week is National Parks week here in the United States and I'm hoping you are planning a visit to a nearby park soon! I found ten great National park apps to share with you as you plan your next visit. National Parks by Continue Reading >>
