Planning, Planners and Preparing for the New Homeschool Year

I think as a home educating mom I’ve spent so many hours planning over the last twenty years that I’ve lost count!  Planning seems to never end.  Just when I have the new year planned a child’s needs change and I am in sudden need of new ideas and plans to help them.  Planning involves … Read more

Not back to School First Day of Home School Activities: Round UP

I remember years ago when we were little my parents always made our first day of school each year something special and took photographs to document our journey. It’s so much fun looking through those memories now and remembering my siblings and the anticipation of creating new friends, learning new things and anticipating new skills. … Read more

Four R’s of Homeschooling In Summer

Although year round school schedules of many varieties are becoming more popular, I must admit I prefer having summer vacation. My kids have always preferred to have a summer vacation from school as well, and I definitely don’t want to be the Mean Mom that makes them slave away at the books while their friends … Read more

What Can We Do When It’s: too Hot, Cold or Raining?Homeschool Link UP

The change in seasons always seems to bring with it unpredictable weather, whether you’re in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere.  With that comes the question ‘What can we do, it’s too …?’  This week the Crew would like to share some of their ideas with you. Chareen @ Every Bed of Roses shares Sudoku Training … Read more

Dear Homeschool Mom, You are not alone.

Dear Homeschool Mom.  We want you to know that you are not alone.  We all make mistakes.  Remember a mistake is evidence that someone is trying.  So dust yourself off.  Grab a cuppa and come join us for some homeschool Mom encouragement as we share some of the gems we’ve discovered to help us navigate … Read more

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