One of the ways to bring history to life is to actually view it. While not everyone is able to travel the world to visit historic sites or take part in reenactments, movies provide an excellent way to view the past. There are multiple ways to use movies to teach history – from … [Read more...]
Developing a Love of Learning for Reluctant Learners
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 who … [Read more...]
Field Tripping Our Way Through a Smashbook
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 … [Read more...]
Using World Book in your Homeschool
We have been homeschooling for 6 years now! Where in the world has that time gone? I really don’t know! One thing I do know, is that I have been using SchoolhouseTeachers.com for the entire six years. This is a fabulous resource that has been my saving grace many times. The … [Read more...]
The Value of Gardening in Education
Whether it is a few pots on back porch or an acre of land carefully planned out in February, having a garden is an incredible asset to your family's education. Even though I remember a time without cell phones or computers, my children never will. With all the extreme changes our … [Read more...]
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