Eons ago, when my youngest daughter was just three years old, I began our homeschool journey with Sonlight Preschool. At that time, they had no schedule for the PreK Core, and I wanted one. I found a group online where two different schedules were available, and I took the very rudimentary theme-based schedule in the files section that year and developed it into a fantastic, fun learning adventure Continue Reading >>
15 Museum Quality Picture Books about Art
Have you ever noticed how the children's books you find in a museum gift store are of significantly better quality then those you find randomly on the shelf or through Amazon search? Museum store curators do a fabulous job of vetting children's books for quality and educational value. What you find in those stores are the best of the best. My children and I have compiled a list of 15 museum Continue Reading >>
Developing My Passion for Art by Clara Blevins (Homeschool Teen)
Before the last 2 years my interest in art has been random and usually only came on a long road trip or a holiday. But last year changed that. I was writing (and I am till working on) a story about Ninjas, but at the time I was having trouble figuring out where to start and what order I wanted the few scenes I already had in my head to be in. My dad suggested drawing a story board similar to the Continue Reading >>
FREE! Sea Creatures Printable set
My kids have gone on a bit of a swimming creatures of the sea CRAZE these last few days thanks in large part to the videos from Curiosity Quest I've been raving about. I love it when delight-directed learning takes off in a good direction! I was pondering what I could do to capitalize on their sudden interest in Penguins, Sea Turtles, and Salmon -- and realized it wouldn't be too hard to create Continue Reading >>
5 Benefits to Homeschooling Your Children Through Blogging by Wendy Woerner
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 >>