My oldest son has lost his love of learning. When he started reading at a very young age, we piled on the books and programs. We wanted to encourage this advanced learner…. Little did we know we would also kind of squash his love of learning. My child refused to learn. He wasn’t going to … Read more
Whew! It’s been a long journey but you are nearing the finish line. It seems like yesterday you were sitting alongside your 5 year old sounding out C-A-T, sorting blocks into piles of red and blue and green, coloring circles as you teach two halves make a whole. That 8 year old who was so … Read more
One of the ways to bring history to life is to view it. Using movies to teach history is a good way to view the past when we can’t visit historic sites or take part in reenactments.
What to do When They Won’t Do… He has been sitting there for three hours. His math book, his history reader – they are untouched. His head is down on the table. And I am feeling like an utter failure. I never thought it would be easy but day after day, like this, a son … Read more
I know many homeschooling moms love to scrapbook but I’m not certain how many have jumped onto the fun of smashbooking. What is a smashbook you ask, well it is kind of like a scrapbook but more freeform and (possibly) a little bit messier. For years I have turned my planners into smashbooks as I … Read more