Being a teacher means carrying a lot of responsibility on your shoulders. Teaching essay writing skills to your kids is challenging as it requires balancing creativity with precision. When you begin homeschooling you need to remember a lot has changed since you were in school and teaching at home is completely different than public school. Instead of rushing in, it's important to take the time to observe and analyze ... Read the Post...
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Beyond the Classroom: Exploring Fun and Educational Summer Activities
Ah, summer! The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the great outdoors beckon. But wait, there’s more to this sunny season than just beach trips and ice cream escapades. For the homeschooling heroes among us, summer is a golden opportunity to blend education with a whole lot of fun! In this article we will explore on fun and education summer activities. Exploring Fun and Educational Summer ... Read the Post...
7 Tips for Effectively Preparing Your Child for Homeschooling
Are you thinking about preparing your child for homeschooling? Homeschooling a child is a decision made for a multitude of reasons—from dissatisfaction with traditional education systems to the desire for creating a more personalized learning experience for your child. And although this educational process seems unconventional to many, homeschooling offers a unique opportunity for personal growth, educational exploration, ... Read the Post...
Structured Carriers vs. Wraps: Choosing the Best for You and Baby
As a new mom, one of the most cherished and rewarding experiences is carrying your baby close to your heart. Babywearing not only fosters a strong bond between mom and child but also provides numerous benefits, such as promoting the baby's development, facilitating breastfeeding, and enabling hands-free mobility for caregivers. When it comes to babywearing, two popular options stand out for new moms: structured baby ... Read the Post...
The Power of Play: Fun Activities to Boost Child Development
Childhood is a magical phase of life marked by curiosity, discovery, and boundless energy. It is during these formative years that a child's mind, body, and emotions experience exponential growth and development. One of the most influential factors in this development is something children naturally gravitate towards: play. The power of play in a child’s life cannot be overstated. It's so crucial to the development, ... Read the Post...
Reflect, Rejoice, and Recharge: End-Of-Year Homeschool Celebration Activities
Hey there, fabulous homeschooling moms! Can you believe it? Another homeschool year has come to an end, and it's time to celebrate all the learning and growth that happened along the way. So, put on your party hats and get ready to reflect, rejoice, and recharge! In this blog post, I'll share some fun-filled activities that will make your end-of-year homeschool celebration memorable, kinda like my First Day of School ... Read the Post...
Streamline Homeschool High School Graduation: Time-Saving Templates
Hey there, amazing homeschooling moms! I've got some seriously exciting news to share with you. Are you ready? Drumroll, please! Introducing our lifesaving duo for homeschool high school graduation: the Editable High School Diploma Template and Fillable High School Transcript Template. Homeschool High School Graduation Documentation These little gems are here to make your homeschool high school graduation ... Read the Post...
Supermom – Real? or Fairytale?
We all know at least one mom that we secretly wonder, how does she do all that? You know the super trendy, always organized, meals made from scratch every night, can knit a sweater in an hour, type of mom. She has kids that listen immediately and are very polite and well-mannered. Yeah, you know who I'm talking about. So I'm here to set the record straight on a few things -- Supermom, Real or Fairytale? Firstly I just ... Read the Post...
Kid-Friendly Home Decor Ideas That Everyone Will Love
Decorating your home can be quite challenging if you have to think about the safety and comfort level of your kids. However, there are plenty of ideas and inspirations out there as long as you know where to look. This blog post will feature some of our favorite kid-friendly home decor ideas that everyone in the family can enjoy. Home Decor Ideas that are Kid-Friendly Kid-friendly home decor ideas are centered on the ... Read the Post...
6 Positive Effects of Exposing Students to Technological Innovations
Technological innovations continue to seep into every sector of society, especially in education. From online learning to gamified curricula, students are constantly exposed to technology—so much so that it has permanently transformed their academic landscape. While excessive screen time is still frowned upon and discouraged, especially for much younger students, there’s no denying that technology is here to stay ... Read the Post...
Empowering Values: 10 Tips to Build a Strong Father-Daughter Relationship
As a mom and of course also a daughter myself, I know how important a father's role is in shaping a daughter's life. Fathers have a unique opportunity to guide their daughters and help them become confident, independent, and strong women. One of the best ways for a dad to do this is to instill important values in his daughter that will guide her throughout her life and by doing so your relationship with her will be ... Read the Post...
Master List of Free Homeschool Curriculum for all Ages
In this post: Huge Homeschool Curriculum List with links: free online programs, online curriculum, homeschool curriculum by subject, preschool curriculum and so much more! Every mom should have the option to homeschool if she really wants to. The cost of homeschool curriculum should not hold us back from that. You can teach your kids without going into debt or stressing out about it. Did you know that you can ... Read the Post...
The REAL and DARK Dangers of Social-Emotional Learning for Kids
I want to talk about something that has been on my heart and mind lately - the real and dark dangers of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). I know that as parents, we all want the best for our children, and we want them to grow, learn and thrive. But, I also know that SEL is not what it seems to be, it is evil. Although it's often presented as a program that helps children cope with the difficulties of learning, in reality, ... Read the Post...
Don’t Tell Me I Can’t: An Ambitious Homeschooler’s Journey
As homeschool moms, one of the most common and tiring things we regularly face is the barrage of people who try to impose on us their ideas of what’s best for raising our kids. The endless, and typically demeaning, “what about…?” questions that start with the presumption that we’re depriving our kids. But as I reflect back on almost 20 years as a homeschool mom, I’ve realized how I was initially on a path of doing to ... Read the Post...
Keep the Pests Away from Your Kitchen and Pantry
If you're like me, you try to keep your kitchen and pantry clean and organized, well as much as crazy busy mom life will allow anyway. But there's one thing that can easily ruin all your hard work - pests! Unwanted guests can quickly become a nuisance and even a health hazard. But don't worry, I've got some tips and tricks to help you keep the pests away from your kitchen and pantry for good. So grab a cup of coffee and ... Read the Post...