5 Keys to Overcome Homeschool Challenges
“Is homeschooling difficult?” I cannot tell you how many times I have been asked this all encompassing question. But I never have sat back and really focused on if it…
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How to Homeschool Your Kids in the Summer
Homeschooling your kids in the summer can be so hard. Finding creative ways to help them learn is the key to successful homeschooling. Learn more here on how to teach your kids this summer while homeschooling.
The Benefits of Year Round Schooling
We have opted to make some big changes here on the homestead. No, nothing major for the farm itself. Although we did opt to try planting and growing our own…
The Day My Son Did Not Need Me In The Kitchen Anymore
My son is now cooking on his own. I am no longer needed all the time anymore. It is amazing and sad. Let me tell you how this came about. After all, he is only six.
Successful Homeschooling, I Suggest You Quit Comparing!
I’m a mom and a teacher. Sometimes this is a blessing and sometimes it is a curse. Being a homeschooling mom I find that the line between the two is…
A Kindergarten Homeschool Check List
After the homeschool conference this year I decided I really wanted to focus on some key things to teach Tractor Man for his kindergarten year of school. For me, setting…
Education Meets the Outdoors
Being a home schooled family can be very challenging at times but it comes with benefits as well. In public school settings the majority of students’ time is spent at…
4 Ideas to Counter “Fed Up With Learning”
I love teaching and to be honest most days Tractor Man loves learning. But, there are days where learning for him is on the back burner. To be honest some…
Learning through Lent
Every year as a practicing Catholic I feel compelled to “give up something” for lent. However, as a person that needs improvement as a wife, mother and human in general,…
February Spending Freeze 2016
Here we go again! Another year and another February Spending Freeze. I am excited and as always a little nervous for this challenge. I will admitt though I am feeling…