5 Online Classes for Homeschool High School Science
One of the many concerns of those considering homeschooling through the high school years is how to tackle science courses. One way you can easily do this is through online classes for homeschool high school science. Homeschooling high school doesn’t mean you have to do all the teaching yourself! This thought is often what concerns […]
Homeschool Middle School Science – Exploring Creation with General Science
Homeschool middle school science can be tricky because you want something more than the elementary years, but not as in depth as might be tackled in high school. Homeschool Middle School Science Middle school is a time for transition from elementary school to high school. A move from everything being laid out for you to […]
2nd Grade Curriculum ~ 2013-2014
Ava has been schooled in our home since the beginning, just like her brother. Unlike her brother, and their sister before them, Ava has been schooled differently. She is the most “unschooled” child of the three of them. She is also the youngest . I am looking to bring a little more structure to […]
Our Questions Surrounding A Child With ADD / ADHD
When our son was three we began homeschooling his older sister. When he was four the papers arrived from the school district to enroll him in the Universal Pre-K program. His sister had been through it and we loved the teacher, so why was I hesitating? Jayden is not like his sister, he has different […]
One Single Moment….
The One You Hold On To One single moment can change things….for better or for worse. One single moment may be all you have to hold on to, to celebrate, to mourn, to remember what it was all about. I smile a little brighter and my heart overflows. I relish in one single moment. One […]
Book Review: High School Prep Genius
My daughter begins high school in 2 months! I have been preparing for this moment for years. I am not sure there can ever be any full and complete preparation for the 4 years to come and the lifetime beyond that, but I know I am going to try! Many hours have been spent scouring […]
Kindergarten – 1st Grade Back to Homeschool Giveaway
Having been through the Kindergarten and 1st grade years 3 times now I know how fast you can run through supplies with them! Between workbooks, crayons, paper, and fun activities, it can really add up. I am excited to be participating in the iHomeschool Network Back to School Toolkit Giveaways! This post includes affiliate links […]
Science Experiments That Won’t Burn Your House Down
There is only so much knowledge that can be derived from books and the Internet. Some subjects provide more of an impact if there is an element of “hands-on.” Science experiments are a great example of this. Affordable At Home Science Experiments: 1. Powered by Food Potato batteries are fun to make regardless of how old […]
See The Light Art Projects – Tiffany Window Review
Do you often find you push art to the back burner? I know that when asked most people will say their “must do” subjects to cover are things like math, grammar, and even history or science. In our home art has always been pushed back. Over the past two years I have worked hard to […]
Top 10 Free Photo Editing Options
With the growing popularity of Pinterest it is becoming increasingly important to have eye catching photos as a feature on your blog. We all are not equipped either with the skill to use or the budget to spend large amounts of money on products like Photoshop. Instead I have compiled a list of free web […]
A Book and a Big Idea: Rattletrap Car ~ Craft, Snacks & A Printable
Many many years ago when my now teenager was a baby, I was part of a book club called Baby’s First Book Club where we had books mailed to us each month. One of the books from that short endeavor became a favorite of all little people (ok maybe the big people too) in our […]
The Life of George Eastman ~ Founder of Eastman Kodak Company
My dad worked for the Eastman Kodak Company for over 40 years. Not only was I was born and raised in Rochester, New York, but my home is still in Rochester, New York and my parents still live in the house I was born in. The image you see above contains items from my dad’s […]
Teaching Children About Ancient Greece
Much of what we know today as Western culture and civilization can be traced back to Ancient Greece, which flourished between the 6th and 8th centuries. Ancient Greece is important to study, since so many concepts, traditions and ideals presented by the Ancient Greeks can help spawn understanding of current civilizations and cultures around […]
Book Review & Giveaway: Home Field Advantage: A Guide to Choosing Teaching Methods for Your Homeschooling Champions
About Home Field Advantage Home Field Advantage: A Guide to Choosing Teaching Methods for Your Homeschooling Champions taps into the heart of that yearning to be always doing better. It is the guidebook for parents passionate about making their teaching at home more balanced, creative, and adaptable. “Homeschooling families are constantly searching for new ways […]