When I began blogging over 6 years ago, I had no idea where it would take me! I wanted to keep family up-to-date on our goings-on and share photos from time-to-time, and a blog seemed like a really fun and effective way to meet my goals. Fast forward to last January when an online friend recommended that I get involved with a blogger networking group of which she is a member. As far as blogging Continue Reading >>
Visual Arts: Ultimate Homeschool Resource List
Nothing makes my children happier then an afternoon spent at the table with art supplies of almost any type. Whether it is modeling clay, charcoal pencils, watercolors, or paints on canvas -- they just love to create. I've always encouraged this by providing stacks of construction paper, scissors, and glue from the time they are tiny and continuing to build on the available art supplies as they Continue Reading >>
Book Review: Asia, It’s People and History by Bonnie Rose Hudson
Are you and your children curious about the people of Asia and how they live? Have you been wondering where all of the homeschool curriculum showcasing they history of Asia has gone? Do you want to give your children a heart for missions and a heart for God's World? Asia: It's People and History by Bonnie Rose Hudson is a wonderful way to bring the history and cultures of the people in Asia alive Continue Reading >>
The Coolest LEGO Projects on the Web!
Are your kids bored with school today? Get them all gathered around and recharge with a glimpse of some amazing, useful, and even educational things you can do with LEGO® bricks! My children and I have been looking for amazing LEGO projects to share with you and these are the ones we think take the cake! Watching these videos and studying these pictures will inspire creativity, Continue Reading >>
Nine Ways to Encourage Artistic Development in Your Homeschool
Very little pleases me more than to engage one of my children in an artistic process. From the time my babies are born, we are enjoying art together. It all starts with music -- singing and rhythm. We sing, and dance, and play piano with babies on our lap. Little artistic neural pathways start developing in their brains. As soon as a little one can hold a crayon or stick his fist in Continue Reading >>
15 Free St. Patrick’s Day Notebooking Pages
One of my favorite Veggie Tale shorts is the segment about St. Patrick. In the video, the story of a man determined to win Ireland for Christ is told with Bob and Larry at the helm. And they talk about how he used the three-leafed clover to explain the Trinity. I don't know if that legend is true or not, but it sure makes a good story! Plus, it helps my own kids understand the Trinity just a tiny Continue Reading >>
