Hey hey! My name is Amy and I have a homeschool blog over at Busy Boys Brigade. I am beyond thrilled to be sharing my thoughts and feelings over here at Kingdom First Homeschool. Forest is an absolute delight and I am deeply privileged to add my small contribution to her site. Are you a homeschooler? If so, I have a few questions for you: Do you ever feel like you are on a roller coaster ride-in your own ... Read the Post...
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15 Crock Pot Meals for Busy Moms
Crock pot meals are my ultimate favorite. I'm a work at home and homeschooling mother of 3 so this mama's busy. I really need something super easy to make for dinner most nights. The worst thing ever is realizing it's 5:00 and I have absolutely nothing planned for dinner. Seriously, I am so type B, I always let this important part of the day slide without a plan. When I hear "mom, what's for dinner?" I feel like a ... Read the Post...
How to Improve Your Child’s Speech Issues, Memory & Focus
When I received Forbrain - Sound for Life LTD's bone conduction headset in the mail I felt, for the first time in a long time, hope. I just knew this was going to be the answer that I had prayed for. I couldn't wait to get started. This headset is used for many many things which we will talk about a bit later in the post, but our primary reason was for speech. Improving my child's speech issues was huge for me. All three ... Read the Post...
Encouragement for the Weary Homeschool Mom
Encouragement? No, I don't need anything. I'm fine. These are some things that I have thought before when I was at my lowest. But, when I drop my guard and open up and listen I always walk away encouraged. I get it! I do. But I promise you that even if you feel as though you have lost all hope and cannot imagine a way out of it. God will make one and actually already has a plan in place to pick you up. Like an ... Read the Post...
44 Amazing Science Kits for Kids
Have you ever tried science kits in your homeschool? I have always wanted to try them but have never quite got around to making it a priority. Well, that is going to be a thing of the past now, I am determined to make Science fun and it is going to be a priority for us this year. Honestly as far as science goes in our homeschool, last year we watched YouTube videos and borrowed books from the library. I followed their ... Read the Post...
No More Mommy Guilt and Shame
It all started with a thought. I thought I wasn’t good enough. I thought I wasn’t capable of teaching my girls. For the first few years of homeschooling, I wanted to run. I wanted to put my girls in school by the end of every school year. I truly didn’t feel like I was good enough to teach them myself. Lies…just lies. I am enough. I’ve always been enough. God has called me to this because He has a better plan than I ... Read the Post...
How We Homeschool
Welcome, friends! If you could ask me any question about homeschooling what would it be? Would you ask me about my approach, routine and what curriculum I am using? Well, here's your chance to find out how we homeschool but not just one homeschooling mom, you will get to know 30 homeschooling moms! We are all being asked a series of questions relating to homeschooling. And today is my day to share. Find out how we ... Read the Post...
No More Homeschool Math Struggles
Do your kids fight and fuss every time they have to do math? Do you feel ill-equipped or stressed to the max when it comes to homeschool math? Me too! I hear this SO often. "Homeschool math is ruining our days." or "How do you teach math? I could never do that. I don't even understand it, so how can I teach my kids?" No More Homeschool Math Struggles You are not alone, mama! This is very common. I, like ... Read the Post...
30 Ways We Homeschool Blog Party & Huge Giveaway
I am beyond excited to tell you about the homeschooling event of the summer, 30 Ways We Homeschool Blog Party & Giveaway! This is going to be EPIC! Yep, my sweet friend Ana Willis of TheyCallMeBlessed.org is having another party! Don't forget to enter the giveaways below!! Have you ever wanted to have a behind the scenes peek into a homeschoolers life to see their approach, routine and what curriculum they are ... Read the Post...
Free Preschool Bible Lessons and Curriculum
As a Christian homeschooling mom, teaching the Bible is my top priority. Finding quality free preschool Bible lessons seems like it would be a lot easier. But, alas just like anything else the top posts in Google sometimes aren't the highest quality and there are so many. So one of my favorite things to do that makes your life a little easier is to go out and find great content for you and put it all in one list, one ... Read the Post...
Create an Intentional and Frugal Family Staycation
When breaktime rolls around we usually hear, "I'm bored" 5,560 times a day. So finding stuff to do with the family is a must, but for most of us, the budget doesn't allow for a fancy vacation to the Caribbean. (sigh) Be the coolest mom ever and create a family staycation. Did you know you can create an intentional and frugal family staycation? Yes, a family staycation. Never heard of it before? A Staycation is a ... Read the Post...
The Importance of Family Devotional Time
We want the best for our kiddos, so we teach them right from wrong, we teach them to respect and love each other, we teach them to compete against only their personal best, we teach them the ins and outs of life and friendships. But are we teaching them about God? My affiliate link is in this post. The Importance of Having Family Devotional Time Family devotional time is a must. We can't leave it up to the Sunday ... Read the Post...
Easy Finger Paint Recipe
All kids love to paint, right? Well, the little ones anyway! Finger painting is usually always a hit at our house! With very little preparation, have fun and save money by making your own paint with this easy Finger Paint Recipe. It is a lot messier than painting with a paintbrush, but it is worth the mess. Kids love to get dirty. At least most kids, my youngest always wants to wipe her hands ever couple minutes. ... Read the Post...
Easy Way for Homeschool Moms to Teach about Famous Artists
Do you teach about famous artists in your homeschool? Art history hasn't really been in our lesson plans that much, or at all really. But in the back of my mommy mind, I always wanted to add it but had no clue where to start. Honestly, I don't really know much about it, so I was a bit intimidated. Yep, true story, Art History makes me feel a bit overwhelmed. I've seen lots of homeschool moms post about how they are ... Read the Post...
Mother’s Day Gift For You
Here's a Mother's Day gift for you! Yes, that's right! You sweet mama. You deserve it. You are so important to me. Without you, there would be no need for this blog. You are more to me than just another reader. I consider you a dear friend. Thank you for sharing your heart with me through comments, emails, and encouragement throughout the years. I feel as though I can tell you anything. Bare my soul, so to speak ... Read the Post...