Are you looking for easy and fun ways to teach grammar and writing skills in your homeschool? Here are some great ways to teach your kids (even if you're not confident in your grammar skills!)  A lot of parents who are thinking of homeschooling worry about teaching subjects they're not very good at themselves. For many people it's math, I've never had a problem with that, I can isolate a … [Read more...]

Have you ever had one of those days? You know the one’s I’m talking about, where you put your head in your hands and think, “I’m not cut out for homeschooling, I am totally failing my kids, I am a terrible homeschool mom" Deep breath, that’s right, you are not alone. We all have them. We all have days where we look at our children and wonder if we really are the best teachers for … [Read more...]

When I started homeschooling I knew there would be a lot of benefits for our family. Education wise I knew I could individualize my children’s education. I knew that it would work well with our family’s schedule, and I knew that I would enjoy teaching my boys. What I didn’t realize is how much homeschooling would affect my relationship with my kids, how close we would be, and how great a … [Read more...]

When you are homeschooling a high energy child it can be hard to get them to focus and concentrate! Here's some tips to make it easier!  As the mom of three boys I'm used to a whole lot of energy in my house. There is a certain level of chaos and noise that comes with having kids running around and you tend to get used to it. The hope is though that when it's time to sit down and do some … [Read more...]

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ScotchLaminators #CollectiveBias Can you believe the leaves are starting to turn colors and Fall is here? Let’s find some fun ways to share the fall colors and fun with our friends and family. The Scotch™ Thermal Laminator is a fun tool that can help you preserve the fall leaves, create … [Read more...]