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Truth in the Tinsel and Homeschooling
*This post may contain affiliate links to products I have purchased and am excited to be using in our homeschool. See Disclosure Policy for details. We are so excited to get started with “Truth in the Tinsel, An Advent Experience for Little Hands” in just a few days! Last year was the first I had heard of “Truth in the Tinsel” Click here to visit Truth in the Tinsel. and it was already just a week before Christmas. I decided to do some of the crafts and activities anyway, so I scrambled to get some of our craft supplies gathered the children
Recovering from Homeschool Burnout
Homeschool burnout … it happens. Even when we think it can’t happen to us, it can. I am not an expert, nor do I hold a degree in psychology, but I am a Mom. A mom who homeschools, a mom who lives real life. A life where laundry never folds itself and thus sits too long in baskets, where library books are sometimes overdue, where we have days supper has to be ordered in last minute because I was too tired to run to the grocery store. But also a life full of fun, smiles, hugs, games, toys and learning along
Run Your Own Race
In this age of information overload with social media sites and instant messaging our world is noisier and more connected than ever. While it can help us learn more and even develop new friendships, it can also lead us to get caught up in what everyone else is doing. Don’t get me wrong, it is nice to share and help one another with: What books we are reading How we handled a Math melt down Ideas on preparing our kids for College Spelling tips and tricks How to make learning come alive Organizing all the supplies Encouragement when the tough
Find Your Homeschool Groove!
“Library Day!!” When I make the above statement my kids scurry around the house to find their library cards, backpacks and rolling suitcases; then place them by the front door. They will grab a snack…usually apples and bottles of water, quickly dress and remind me to make sure I have change for the parking meter! They are on it…no dilly dally! They LOVE going to the library! We have been so busy lately that I put our trips to the library on the back burner. We went from going every 2 or 3 weeks to going every 2
Homeschooling Independent Learners
Independent Learners … it’s what most of us strive for in the homeschooling of our children. Having kids who can read, decipher and then apply new information without us holding their hand through it all is a valuable skill. I am lucky to have independent learners. Even the youngest who requires my help to read instructions is quick to go off on her own once she knows what she needs to do. Having kids who will go off on their own to learn, gives me a bit more time to do other things. I am able to tend to
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