Lately, I have been wrestling with whether I have over-committed myself. I worry about whether my efforts are really my best or just “getting it done.” Is all the research I conducted going to be enough? Will it be a good homeschooling year or will I fall into the same traps as I have before?… Read More
Should you join a homeschool co-op? Considering Pros and Cons
When I started homeschooling, I visited a couple of local support groups and joined one. That served our needs for a little while and then I discovered that a local church had a homeschool co-op. That seemed like a fun idea, so we tried it for a couple of years. Since then, co-ops have become… Read More
4 Benefits of Reading Fiction, but Beware!
This post contains affiliate links. Even though the education sphere emphasizes STEM these days, people have not stopped reading fiction. In fact, the publishing industry is a multi-billion-dollar business, with sales continuing to increase yearly, even if only by 5-10%. This is good news! We reap many benefits of reading fiction. Here are some. Benefits… Read More
Should Homeschoolers Participate in Youth Groups?
Should Homeschoolers Participate in Youth Groups? Recently, I listened to a conversation happening among millennials sitting next to me at church. I wasn’t snooping as they eventually asked me a few questions to involve me in their discussion. But their observations and conclusions struck me. They knew my children and they knew a few other… Read More
The benefits of playing outside: 6 benefits of unstructured outdoor play
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. That means that I provide links to great products and if you choose to click through, I might get a small commission that helps keep this blog running. Here in the northern hemisphere, it is summer and since I live near the Great Lakes, it is precious. For three… Read More
Tea Time is Read Aloud Time! Some read aloud ideas to make memories
When my children were younger, I struggled to keep everyone at the table at the same time. Living books were important to me, but my rambunctious bunch wouldn’t quiet down. I was okay with them playing with Legos or squishing clay while I read, but quietly? That seldom happened. At that time, only one child… Read More
