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Dear Homeschool Mama

Dear Homeschool Mama, It’s been a long year. 2011 is almost over. You’ve spent much of it at home. You’ve taught math lessons (over and over and over …) and learned more about grammar than you ever wanted to know. You’ve worked on character training as you’ve helped little ones make beds and older ones clear...

The Smell of Victory

Posted by Melinda | 0 comments

It’s funny what our kids remember about their childhoods. Their memories are distinct and individualized, and some of their most significant memorable moments didn’t even register with me at the time. As my children have gotten older they have revealed some past experiences with lasting memories that I wish I had known...

Making High School Fun

Posted by Lisa N. | 0 comments

Homeschooling high school is full of focused, directed study; however, I do try to provide experiences for our kids that are really, truly fun. Each family is different and your idea of fun is going to be totally different than ours, but I’ll share ours with the hopes that you are inspired. Leave a comment or link back to...

Puff Ball Magnets

Posted by Jenn | 0 comments

Puff ball magnets, also known as magnetic pompoms are great manipulatives for kids and them help improve those fine motor skills! While especially great for tots, all of my kids love using them and as it turns out, they are very easy to make! Need Supplies: Puff balls {aka pompoms} Circle magnets (you can buy these at craft...

Embracing Interruptions

Posted by Jamie | 0 comments

I like schedules. They make me happy in a strange list-making addiction sort of way. I know, I know: it’s a sickness! I’ve found that I’m not alone, though; many of us homeschoolers tend to be a little OCD that way. That’s often actually a good thing, as plans are essential to managing our homes and our...

Homeschooling Is a Gift

Posted by Karen | 0 comments

Thinking about Christmas brings to mind gifts. Well, this year I am thankful for the gift of homeschooling. As I look back on this journey, I am realizing it is a gift that God presented to me six years ago, and I have slowly been peeling off the paper and bow, to reveal the beautiful gift that it truly is. It is a gift that...

Desperate Devotions: How to Get Back in Your Groove

Posted by Jamerrill | 1 comment

Spending Time with the Lord You know what we all need, right? We all need more of Jesus. I know I have found myself in seasons where I get kicked off my special time with the Lord. That is, after all, the enemy’s plan, to keep us from spending quite time with the Lord. There’s a question that I’ve been asked, that I...

Taking Care of Mom: Part 2 in the Chronic Illness Series

Posted by Bethany | 0 comments

In last month’s article, “How to Bless Homeschooling Moms Who Have Chronic Illnesses,” I listed a few things that other homeschool moms could do to help a fellow mom in need. The list was hardly comprehensive, but it was a start. This month I want to address a few ways that families can bless their own moms who have...

Around the Web with Kris

Posted by Kris | 0 comments

photo courtesy The Homeschool Classroom Domino Christmas Ornaments – The Homeschool Classroom – If you’re looking for fun, simple Christmas projects for your kids, this post from The Homeschool Classroom, part of a series of posts, will get you started. These ornaments are so cute and will make the perfect addition...

I Can’t Believe I Said That!

Posted by CarolB | 0 comments

We don’t write on the baby. Please don’t lick the car. How can you not know what hit you? The bruise is between your eyes. When you thought about becoming a parent, you probably expected you’d say regular things, normal things, things that would be reasonable to find ones’ self saying. Things like “Eat your peas...