It’s time to talk curriculum! Here’s an overview of what we will be using for our 2013-2014 school year. I can’t believe we are starting our 8th year of our homeschooling adventure. Time flies and I’m looking forward to this being our best year yet.Our main spine or focus this year is Tapestry of Grace. I’m […]
Tips for Homeschool Planning for Multiple Ages
“Order Brings Peace” – St. Augustine I think this is going to be my phrase for our school year. It really is true, it’s just sometimes difficult to achieve and maintain order. Particularly in a large family. Some days, maybe most days, I feel like one or two people are behind me undoing all […]
Top 10 Homeschooling Posts of 2013 {So Far!}
This is a non-traditional time to post a “best of the year” post, but since homeschool planning and preparing is in full swing for most of us, I’m hoping it will be useful.Happy planning and preparing for the new school year!1. I Can’t Homeschool Because My Kids Will Be Weird - I think this is one of […]
Thrive! Don’t Just Survive Back to School Basket
*This post contains affiliate links, please see my disclosure page Back to school is an exciting time, but it can also be a bit overwhelming and a lot of work! The goal isn’t to merely get through another year, the goal is to thrive! We want our children to thrive too of course, but […]
Homeschooling is About So Much More Than Just the ABC’s
It’s no question that one of the reasons we homeschool is to give our children a solid education. A solid education at each child’s pace, with time to pursue their interests and passions. I can say with confidence that we will achieve a 100% literacy rate in our homeschool. That’s a good and achievable goal, […]
10 Unexpected Benefits to Homeschooling
1. No Packing Lunches – No competing with junky school lunches either. I used to eat a giant cookie, french fries, and a blue slushy for lunch. Oh yes. I did.2. Field Trips to Interesting Places – We can take day trips to places we are interested in and we don’t have to worry about […]
The Raft :: Crafts, Activities & Food!
*there are affiliate links, please refer to my disclosure pageI love pulling activities and ideas from a great picture book. It’s like undercover learning. Kids usually have no inkling that so much information is being stored in their brains. I’m certain that is why I have loved Five in a Row so much over the […]
Homeschooling Multiple Ages in a Large & Busy Family
I’m over at Catholic Sistas today sharing some tips and tricks about Homeschooling Multiple Ages in a Large & Busy Family!
Heritage Camp 2013
If you have been a long time reader, you that I gushed a great deal last summer over our Heritage Camp experience. The kids waited all year to go again and were not disappointed! It was another great week for them. Connecting with old friends, making new friends and learning more about their birth countries. […]
10 Things You Should Know About Adoption
1. We Are a Real Family – We are not any less of a “real” family because our children are not biologically related to us. Really. 2. Adoption Parenting is Hard - Parenting is hard, but adoption parenting adds many layers. Parenting a child from hard places is hard. Parenting a child that has experienced a […]
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