10 Christmas Activities to Celebrate the Season
10 Christmas Activities to Celebrate the Season is a collection of simple and fun ideas you can do with your kids this holiday season. Whether you want to stay in or head out there is something for everyone! Books, movies, holiday light scavenger hunt, ornaments, cookie recipes and more!
Online Homeschooling with Study.com
Online homeschooling has become more and more popular as our digital capabilities and resources explode! Homeschooling has been made infinitely more accessible due to the availability of so many online homeschool resources. Throughout my years of homeschooling we have used many online homeschooling curricula, programs, and resources. One of the resources we have used for […]
So You’re Scared to Homeschool High School
DON’T BE……. Teaching high school is different than I thought it would be. I am really not so much teaching as I am guiding and schedule driving. Someone once told me not to stress about parenting a teenager as you would grow and change as your child did, thus being more prepared to handle each […]
A Teen Writer’s Non-Fiction Proofreading Checklist
Through the years I have struggled with how best to handle assigning and grading my children’s writing. I created this Non-Fiction Proofreading Checklist to help not only myself, but also to help my teenager look more critically over her own writing. Judging the written word can be daunting and scary. Are we being to hard? […]
3 Warm Winter Crockpot Meals
As the cold days drag endlessly on here in New York, we all crave the warm comfort foods like stews, potatoes, things with gravy. Here are 3 Warm Winter Crockpot Meals that are favorites in our house. 3 Warm Winter Crockpot Meals 1. Easy Cheesy Chicken Ingredients: 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 cans cheddar […]
No More Struggles! 5 Tricks to Make Teeth Brushing Fun for Kids
It can prove to be very difficult to convince younger children to brush their teeth. To avoid frequent pediatric dentistry visits, it is a good idea to get your child into brushing their teeth as early as possible. Although this may sound like an easy task, it can prove to much easier said than done! […]
Friends and Heroes Curriculum Review
What is Friends and Heroes Curriculum? Friends and Heroes is an animated children’s adventure based in ancient Egypt, Israel and Rome. The story follows two young friends, Macky and Portia, as they fight for justice against the Roman Empire. Each episode consists of two Bible Stories in which children can learn about characters from the […]
3 Fun Snowman Activities
1. Build a Snowman If you have snow in your area head out and build a snowman! Grab buttons, a carrot, hat and scarf and any other fun accessories you may want to add from your house to don your snowman. Or you can order a fun Dress Your Own Snowman Kit to decorate your […]
Starts At Eight: Top Ten Most Popular Posts of 2013
Last year was the second year I posted a list of the Top Ten Most Popular Posts here at Starts At Eight. Top Ten Most Popular Posts of 2012 Top Ten Most Popular Posts of 2011 Since I really enjoyed the chance to look back at was popular over the past year and see how […]
Upcycling to Promote Arts & Crafts in Your Homeschool
Image from: ThisIsColossal.com Arts and crafts can be very enjoyable for all involved in the homeschooling experience. While some may think that it’s an unnecessary subject in order to teach children then basics, you can always improve the situation by teaching children about different mediums and why they are used. Have you ever thought about upcycling […]
8 Places in Britain Every Homeschooler Should Visit
Planning a trip to Britain is exciting for any potential visitor. From beautiful castles to enchanting villages, England is full of rich history and is a tourist’s dreamland. However, for the homeschooler visiting from the States, Britain holds a special draw: a country-wide field trip, bringing the stories of history off the pages of books […]
5 Reasons To Limit Your Teens Texting Time
Texting has become a commonality of my teenager’s generation. We had pagers and land-lines, but our teens have non-stop access to the Internet and each other via smartphones. Since my teen purchased her own iPhone I have found many reasons why I feel I need to limit her texting time. Therefore here are 5 Reason […]
Review: Ansel & Clair American Bowl iPad App
Ansel & Clair are back with a new app called American Bowl! A fun trivia and bowling game designed to help your child learn all about the United States. Along the way, they encounter pirates who have captured Bald Eagles, a key symbol of the United States. Ansel & Clair need your child’s help to […]