It started with a text from a concerned church leader. “Did you know your daughter posted a quote about suicide on her Instagram?” We were confused at first. We had seen no signs of depression. After talking with our daughter, she assured us she … [Read more...]
The Place of Games in Homeschooling
There are so many different ways to incorporate games and gaming into your homeschool. So many homeschooling companies even offer games as part of their online resources. What are some of the most common options for using games in your homeschool and when can you include them … [Read more...]
Homeschooling Struggling Readers in the Upper Grades
Falling Through the Cracks By the upper grades, many special needs students have developed compensation strategies that allow them to ‘get by.’ Often, in schools, these strategies allow the student to be passed to the next grade, though they may not have the basic skills … [Read more...]
Remember Memorial Day: Family Activities & Resources
What does the last Monday in May mean to your family? However you choose to usher it in, here's an offering of ways to remember Memorial Day with history, activities and other resources. According to a report by ngl.org, “only 28% of Americans understood the true meaning … [Read more...]
Summer Activities Are Education, Too
Education Through Summer Activity "Life is learning and learning is life." I know many home school families try hard to live this philosophy. I find this is particularly easy to do during the summertime. Why? Because our family is busy living and learning. Counting up the … [Read more...]
