Teaching Multiple Ages
Homeschooling one child can feel challenging. Adding more children at different levels can feel like launching a plate-spinning act, rushing […]
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Homeschooling one child can feel challenging. Adding more children at different levels can feel like launching a plate-spinning act, rushing […]
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If you ask yourself this, you are not alone! In fact, a few years back, I did some research for […]
A few recordings – video, audio, FB Live, podcasts, and more Some of the recordings and interviews I’ve done in […]
Children naturally learn through play, engaging in activities that develop a wide range of skills across various domains. According to […]
Maybe you were already homeschooling and now find yourself shaken from your normal routine, or even displaced from your home. […]
I just love Dr. Rebecca Woodbury’s passion for teaching science. Some of you in the homeschool world may know her […]
Many parents of young children are eager to start their educational journey but often feel overwhelmed by where to begin. […]
If nobody told you that when your child turned five years old, he had to go to school, what would […]
Short answer: Generally speaking, accreditation is neither required nor necessary. Longer answer: While accreditation is generally neither required nor necessary, […]
Mashed Potatoes = Comfort Food At least, to me! My grandma made an amazing roast and gravy and of course […]
Why I love my waterless cookware I recommend stainless steel cookware – the best quality you can possibly afford. I […]
This is the cake recipe (jump to bottom to skip all the photos) that serves as the foundation for many […]
I tend to stress-cook. I try not to stress-eat, but there is something therapeutic about taking control in the kitchen, […]
I’ve been working on purging some things and organizing the house a bit more, now that I’m not working three+ […]
When I ran out of cookbooks last time, I figured it was a good time for a revision/update. Not only […]
Many state or regional conventions are not just for homeschoolers, but are truly family expositions, with lots of workshops and […]
Got the mid-winter blahs? You are not alone! Maybe you’re having trouble getting back on track after the holidays — […]
Many families gear down to a more relaxed school routine during the week (or weeks!) before Christmas. Our family deliberately […]
Updated for 2024: It’s that time again for my ADD self to organize my brain/days in a paper planner. I’ve […]
In an ideal world, I’d have a big drawer where I could lay my silicone baking mats — Silpat, for […]
I’ll be honest. There are days I just don’t feel like doing the dishes. I may balk at getting started. […]
Laugh and learn with Jim Bentley as he shares the wisdom, humor, and grace God has revealed to him […]
At this time of year, many parents are thinking about how to assess their children’s progress. The first step is […]
In an earlier article, Finding the Gift in Your Child, I mentioned that when we were first considering home education, […]
Some days I’m hungry for that chicken pot pie flavor but may not want the crust for one reason or […]
Homeschooling isn’t always fun and games and giggles; sometimes it is just downright difficult—especially if the student isn’t particularly thrilled […]
“Aaand … we’re off! … like a dirty shirt!” This is how every road trip begins for our family. Well, […]
I’m participating in a challenge to comment on 30 Days of Gratitude. You know the sort: It makes its rounds […]
As I’ve spoken with many of you on the phone or via email and shared with you in person at […]
(or: How do I Budget for This?) If you are considering home education, the chances are high that you are […]
Well, you thought life would be back to “normal” by now, but it’s not looking promising. Perhaps you suddenly find […]
Note: While this article is geared primarily for preschool, most of the suggestions are also applicable through the early primary […]
Q: What about socialization, and how can I be sure I’m doing a good job at it? Are there any […]
We talked earlier about how to finish this past year strong, what to do with all those papers (including the […]
Do you have an older elementary or early middle school student still struggling with reading comprehension, or maybe even with […]
My friend Stephanie over at https://unfoldinglovelyeats.com/ is always on a food adventure of some sort and inspired me to try […]
Paratha, or a layered Indian flatbread. I was inspired by my beautiful friend Stephanie over at https://unfoldinglovelyeats.com/ to try a […]
Some of our kiddos read at age four, while others didn’t read till almost eight. One of my girls had […]
30 minutes from “chicken in the freezer” and potatoes in the bag, to chicken, scalloped potatoes, and Brussels sprouts on […]
You know that all kids learn at different rates and have different strengths. But it’s still easy to get a […]
We like the Pillsbury “whomp biscuits” version of Orange Danish Rolls. Yep, the store-bought, heaven-knows-what’s-in-them version. That little can is […]
Pen pals! What a fun idea! It’s always more interesting (and motivating!) to write to someone specific, rather than to […]
An increasing number of homeschoolers are considering the question of whether to provide in-home care for aging parents or grandparents. […]
Field trips can inspire your child to study a topic, give him further insights into his current studies, or provide […]
If you know me or have read much of my material, you know I am extremely geographically challenged. I’m not […]
If you homeschooled your child through the primary grades, you may find that you initially experienced moments of self-doubt, but […]
Let’s be real … homeschooling is not a cure for all that ails our families. Life is still messy. In […]
It seems like just last week you were writing up those lesson plans for the fall, planning a few field […]
We all have probably heard the principle that it is better to give than to receive, but how do we […]