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I Triple-Dog-Dare You

I’ve got a newsflash for y’all. My little guys are starting to grow up! Bit by bit and before I even realized it, they went from newborn baby blobs to crawling critters, from walkers to runners to riding their bikes, reading and even making me breakfast! Perhaps you mommy’s of teenagers would cringe a little,...

Get Plugged In!

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What I mean is….get connected. I often meet new homeschool moms who have started to homeschool and have run into new obstacles and frustrations. Oh, they are many – and we have all had them from time to time. The problem comes not from the obstacles themselves, but rather from being left to our own devices to handle...

Looking For Some Extra Cash and A Job You Can Love?

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For those of you who are not subscribers of The Old Schoolhouse here are some fabulous jobs that are currently being offered. Please read through them and follow their advice for applying to get the best results. We know that some of our readers would make a very valuable asset to the team over at The Old Schoolhouse! Below is...

And the Winners Are…

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The number of kisses in the jar was 139! Those who were closest without going over were: Katey from Crazy Homeschool Mama guessed 137. Joann from Homeschool Distractions guessed 135. Daisy from Lesser Road Academy guessed 131. They win the Math Mammoth Multiplication eBook! Congratulations! We also want to recognize our...

Homeschooler of the Week: Jessica

Posted by Nikowa Lee | 0 comments

Please allow me to introduce this week’s Homeschooler of the Week: Jessica of Trivium Academy. Hi, Jessica! Please tell us a little about yourself and your sweet little learners. I’m 30 years old, living a life I would never have dreamed with a pastor husband and two blessings we call Camille and Danny. Camille...

Heart of the Matter Online Meme: Thoughts on William Butler Yeats Quote

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Today, our meme will be based on what your thoughts are on the following quote: “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” - William Butler Yeats Post your thoughts on your blog and then please come back here and link directly to your Heart of the Matter Online meme post. Failure to...

Finding Great Books

Posted by AmyStults | 0 comments

Literature is a major aspect of our homeschool. We easily spend 2 or more hours a day snuggled up on the couch reading. I have had a few friends inquire as to how I am able to find such wonderful literature to read with my son. So here is my advice on how to find the best literature and picture books available. Use your local...

Field Trip Tuesday

Posted by Sprittibee | 0 comments

If you have read my personal blog for any length of time, you will already know that I am a field trip mom. I thrive on fun field trips and love to go and see/do things with the kids. We are also a family that struggles to survive on one income and are excited to find a free or inexpensive field trip in an area that isn’t...

This Is All I Know

Posted by Suzanne | 0 comments

I don’t have a clue about what I’m doing. No, really, I don’t. I know people who have their whole homeschooling careers mapped out from before their child is born. They know the method they’ll use. They have a plan for whatever learning styles their children turn out to have. They have their curriculum...

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