(Originally Published 5-3-07) Colossians 3:1-4, 16-17 “…Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things. … Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving Continue Reading >>
Scissor Skills: How And When To Introduce Scissors
It is never too early to start scissor skills. Kids love cutting and pasting, so why not let them? It is soooo good for them in the fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination department. I started all three of my older children with the continuous loop scissors (called squizzers) at age 3 or earlier if they were eager. We started cutting strips of construction paper and then by taking last Continue Reading >>
Product Review: Amazing Science Volume 1
Have I mentioned how much I love Science DVD's for their ease and simplicity? I love being able to put that little disc in and know that my children are at least getting a little bit of science. One major frustration I have had with this method of science education was the complete lack of hands-on experiments. I have to admit something though. I did not really think a video of science Continue Reading >>
Thirty Minutes on The Couch With A Book
I originally posted this on my blog at homeschoolblogger, which I have not used in several years. I am going back now through the old content and moving that which I find useable. I read this particular post tonight, and thought to myself "Self, what a great idea. You've forgotten about this. We need to start doing this again." So I am reposting this here. We are going to get back in this habit. I Continue Reading >>
Slow and Steady Wins the Race (Avoiding Burnout!)
When I first started homeschooling, my oldest child was 3.5. We were using Sonlight PreK with a Theme schedule I wrote myself in my spare time. I loved every minute of our days, and so did she. We read fun stories, made cute crafts, colored pretty pictures, and hit the mall once or twice a week. We were golden! Back then, when older and wiser Moms would warn me about burnout, I ignored them. I Continue Reading >>
Jelly Bean Clean
Some days, my children are amazing. They do chores without complaint, they complete school assignments with excellence, they help without being asked. But, sometimes, it's a struggle to get my children moving when it's time to pick up toys. Every once in a while, when a day is extra hard, I like to have a Jelly Bean Clean. When it is time for a Jelly Bean Clean, I call all the children Continue Reading >>
Product Review and Giveaway! Hero Tales Audio CD Volume 3 by Raising Real Men
Have you ever found yourself learning as much or more in your homeschool as your children are learning? I started Hero Tales volume 3 right at the same moment chaos broke out in my car. After a few minutes when everything calmed down I pushed a button to start the cd over at the beginning. Immediately, a protest arose from the back seat. "Mom, please don't stop the cd -- I was listening to Continue Reading >>
Crispy Onion Rings in the Oven
Crispy onion rings straight from the fryer oven! Where have these directions been all my adult life? I had no idea it was possible but this weekend we discovered the fine print of the frozen onion ring package. Cover your cookie sheet in crumpled aluminum foil and you don't get soggy-bottom onion rings. You get crispy ones! Yeah!!! Continue Reading >>
Book Review and Giveaway!: Amazing Animals By Design by Debra Haagan
Have you ever wondered why more picture books about science from a Biblical perspective are not published? I have been so blessed this year to review several new science materials that are from a Biblical perspective, but this is my very first picture book. I am so excited! How wonderful to finally be able to read a book about animals (and a zoo book no less) and not have to rewrite every other Continue Reading >>
Product Review: ReadingEggs.com
Learning to read is not always easy! Sometimes, children struggle to sort out the different letters and sounds and keep them all straight on the page. My eight-year-old daughter is just such a child. She wants to read, but for her reading is hard work. I am always on the lookout for ways to entice her to practice reading. Enter Reading Eggs. Reading Eggs is an online reading game. Children Continue Reading >>