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Homeschool Makeover: Chalkboard Desk

A have a little thing for chalkboards. Okay, a big thing. I absolutely love chalkboards and chalkboard paint. A couple of years ago, during a summer homeschool makeover, my husband and I asked, why not a chalkboard desk? Sounded practical. And it is. Benefits: A handy ‘scratch’ surface for math problems, doodling spot for...

The Homeschool Planner – A Review

Posted by Guest | 3 comments

As a busy momma of 7 children (soon to be 8), I am always looking for a simple and easy way to keep track of what we are doing and what we plan to do. My favorite way to accomplish this is with a binder and simple forms to fill out with our daily achievements and my ideas. The Homeschool Planner is certainly helping in...

The Homeschooler’s Simple Guide to Choosing Curriculum

Posted by Misty | 12 comments

This fall officially marks my twenty-first year as a mother and my sixteenth as a curriculum-purchasing homeschooler. I am also a renegade at heart, which means I’m hesitant to do what I’m told, what everyone else is doing, or anything that comes in a box. I also spent a year as a curriculum reviewer for The Old...

Do You Need A Roll?

Posted by Melinda | 0 comments

I love my child’s high energy, enthusiasm, and joyful spirit. I don’t even mind that I will never have any family secrets, ever, because this innocent child will share our business with anyone within earshot and think nothing of it. Her openness reflects her optimism and her tendency to believe the best about others. This...

Musical Learners

Posted by Montserrat | 0 comments

Of all my children, my daughter, Laura (7), is definitely the most musical learner of the bunch. I think she was born singing – okay it was screeching at that young age – but she really has an ear for music and rhythms and tones and sounds. She can watch her older sisters play the piano and will sit down and play a...

Preschool Struggles

Posted by LaToya | 0 comments

I love working with my preschooler. I was a preschooler teacher in a previous life and working with my little man reminds me of those days. Coloring, finger painting, water play, the list of fun never ends! As much fun as it can be I’ve also noticed some struggles or challenges with teaching my preschooler. The first...

Pavlovas

Posted by Meg | 2 comments

We’ve been trying to eat more fruit. Well, let me rephrase that. I have been trying to eat more fruit. My husband and children have no problem with fruit — they could eat it all day long. I will eat vegetables all day long (love them), but fruit is something I have to really be in the mood for. I am not a huge fan...

Around The Web

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Healthy Eating Habits in the Real World from Blogging ‘Bout Boys – This guest post on Blogging ‘Bout Boys offers practical tips for encouraging our kids to eat healthier…without nagging. Creating an ABC Book from The Homeschool Classroom – Have preschoolers? You’ll love these simple ideas for creating a...

Review – Artobet is Best for Art!

Posted by Pamela S | 0 comments

With a box of magical beads and a special looking glass, the Artobet kids spend the afternoon learning about famous artists from A to Z! Artobet is a great video for introducing fabulous artists to kids in a memorable and entertaining way. Artobet has an entertaining storyline and catchy poem that’s easy to...

What’s The Worst Thing That Can Happen?

Posted by admin | 2 comments

Why is it so hard for me to trust God with the little things? The past few weeks have been killer. I has felt that the schedule and the responsibilities we are carrying are totally out of control. The margin that I try so hard to create and preserve within our family seems to have virtually disappeared. If I survive this...