Ephesians 4:31 -- Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Ultimately, the only person who won't fail you is God. People will fail you. Yet we are still called to be in relationship. Do you know what my biggest problem with the fallibility of the people in my life has become? Bitterness. It is so easy to let bitterness seep in and Continue Reading >>
Every Opening Frames a View
That morning, before we visited the Getty Museum in Los Angeles -- it started out like any other morning before a field trip. I must have had more time on my hands then usual, because at some point I had the chance to sit down with a couple of my sons and explore the museum website. We did a few of the normal things. We printed directions, printed out some educational stuff to do at the Continue Reading >>
LEGO Learning: Ultimate Homeschool Resource List
Have I mentioned how much fun we've been having with our LEGO® learning spree? The free LEGO printables I hunted down have been a huge hit at our house, we got a few more educational LEGO books in the mail, and now I'm searching out even more great products that will help bring LEGO learning into our homeschool. LEGO Learning Printables I've added a few new printables to the top of this Continue Reading >>
Book Review: Mere Christianity Critical Analysis Journal by Stacy Farrell
Have you read much C. S. Lewis? Most people have read at least parts of the Narnia series, and some have read the Screwtape Letters. I find that so many people do not realize the variety and depth of the books this man wrote. When my husband and I led small groups in our church, we taught several different groups using the book Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis. We read a small section each Continue Reading >>
Homeschool Graduates Speak Out! Victoria Jaime
When I polled readers of the brand new Homeschool Encouragement three months ago, I asked "What would encourage you most as a homeschool Mom?" One answer often repeated was "Hearing from homeschool graduates." I began my search and will continue to seek out homeschool graduates who would like to write an encouraging essay for Homeschool mothers here at Homeschool Encouragement. Continue Reading >>
15 Educational LEGO Books Your Kids Will Love! (w/Free Printable)
(and how to use those educational LEGO Books) Legos, Legos everywhere! Will I ever escape? I don't think so -- and I don't even want to... The educational value of legos is just too great! What's not to love? Okay, stepping on legos in the middle of the night is not to love. In fact, stepping on legos at any time of day is not to love. The sound of a breaking lego under your foot is not to love. Continue Reading >>
Free LEGO Printables for Upper Elementary
Well, we shared a baker's dozen for Preschool and Early Elementary. Today it's time for Upper Elementary Free LEGO Printables! The thing is, I couldn't just stop at thirteen. I found Seventeen amazing free LEGO printables or printable sets for you and this age range! What could be better? Your big kids love legos too! Turns out there is some great stuff out there for older kids. My kids Continue Reading >>
Free LEGO Printables for Early Elementary
I've been grinning all day, just knowing that I would be adding the second baker's dozen of LEGO printables to my website today! This time we are focusing on Early Elementary. My seven-year-old son LOVES to play with legos. Seriously -- he would never stop playing legos if it wasn't for food and Minecraft. So if I can get him to do school with legos? I'm rockin' school! In fact, I am Continue Reading >>
LEGO Fans? I’ve Found Free LEGO Printables By the Dozen!
Today, my kids and I are trying to estimate how many legos we have in this house. We have 1600 square feet, six kids, and how many legos per square feet again? No wonder we are always stepping on one! It's a LEGO Extravaganza here at our hosue and I am collaborating with my friend Jen over at Word Traveling to bring you some amazing LEGO learning activities, posts, pictures, videos, and Continue Reading >>
Homeschool Essentials: Refreshment for Mom
Have you ever had a child who completely melts down when they haven't had a snack recently? I have one little boy in particular who needs regular, healthy snacks throughout the day. Without them, he melts. Sobbing tears, throwing a fit, -- you name it. He completely falls apart. I think thats how we are as Moms too -- without regular and healthy doses of spiritual refreshment we can fall Continue Reading >>