Have you received a handwritten note recently? The art of a beautiful handwritten card seems to be slowly fading into an era gone by. We are working on handwriting and keeping that art alive both in our homeschool and I am working to keep it alive in my own mom life of hustle, bustle, and business.Receiving a handwritten note is a beautiful … [Read more...]
Homeschool 101: Characteristics of Different Learning Styles
Choosing Curriculum and Learning Styles One of the most common reasons people contact me about homeschool consulting is curriculum overwhelm. Choosing curriculum is the leading cause of hives for homeschool moms according to my own unofficial research.Yes, there are a lot of curriculums out there, boxed and build-your-own, and they can cause … [Read more...]
Homeschool 101: Top 10 Books for Preparing Your Mama Heart to Homeschool
So you've decided to homeschool!Are you nervous? Overwhelmed? Just plain scared? It's totally normal and Yes, you can!!! Homeschooling is just an extension of parenting. You teach your children everyday. They learn values, behaviors, attitudes, faith, and life skills from you whether you homeschool or not. And that is really the scary part (if … [Read more...]
Online Art Lessons for Artistic Kids
Art lessons can be expensive or hard to fit into your busy homeschool schedule. Most kids love doing art projects and they are a fantastic way to round out academics so the question is how to fit them in successfully. What if there was a way to have simple and short art lessons right from home? Disclosure: We received a Sparketh membership for … [Read more...]
Restore: Gut Health and Homeschool Moms
The Tired Homeschool Mom-Gut Connection Your gut is very important to your overall health. The standard American diet, also know as SAD, is full of things that tear that gut to pieces. Stress compromises your immune system, cortisol spikes leave you with adrenal fatigue, and chasing toddlers/teaching math/navigating social media with a teen all … [Read more...]
Ratatouille – A Movie Unit Study
Ratatouille - Movie Unit Study Ratatouille is such a delightful movie. The story is wonderful, especially for kids who have to overcome struggles and challenges. This was the movie that sparked Mr. T's desire to become a chef. Remy the rat is a fantastic character who marches to the beat of his own drum and manages to fulfill his dream of becoming … [Read more...]
Cultivating Grace with Cindy West
Listen here:This podcast is sponsored by:Transcription:Hey, homeschool mommas. It’s Cindy West from ourjourneywestward.com. Today, I’d like to share with you about the Charlotte Mason method and why I feel it’s so good for cultivating grace in our homeschools and in our homes. I have been homeschooling for at least 17 years. I have … [Read more...]
Why Homeschool Moms Need Two Planners
Homeschool Planning Planners are a wonderful tool. Many people like online or app planning software. Me? I'm old school and love pen, paper, stickers, and washi tape. Having a pretty planner is a bonus to the actual functionality. DaySpring has just released some gorgeous 18 month planners that are simply perfect for homeschool moms. Disclosure - … [Read more...]
MindPlay Literacy for Dyslexic Learners
Homeschooling with Dyslexia and Struggling Readers Dyslexia is a challenge. It is also a gift of sorts, allowing the person to view the world in a different way. Learning to build our homeschool curriculum choices around dyslexia has been a rewarding and sometimes frustrating journey.Because Mr. T wants to read well, we are always willing to … [Read more...]
Cultivating Grace: Heather Haupt on Raising Knights in Training
Listen here:This podcast is sponsored by:See our review of Knights in TrainingTranscription:Hey there mama, My name is Heather Haupt and I write and speak to families about living cultivated lives as we embrace intentional parenting, inspired learning opportunities and the need to live integrated lives where our beliefs, our … [Read more...]