We all know Thanksgiving is a time to reflect and share what we are thankful for. This thankful tree free printable is a great way to teach our kids gratitude. Bad attitudes and the gimmes can be overwhelming. It is our nature as humans to be selfish, so tiny humans have a harder time with it. Sometimes we forget that we are blessed in so many ways and Thanksgiving becomes mostly about a day off from school or work, ... Read the Post...
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Easy Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids
Looking For The Perfect Thanksgiving Crafts For Kids? Autumn is in full swing. Thanksgiving is almost here...eek! What are your plans this year? Are you hosting or heading to a family or friends house? We have two Thanksgiving dinners every year, YUM! One with my family in Michigan and one here in Indiana with my hubby's family. One of our favorite traditions for any holiday or special occasion is to make crafts! So here ... Read the Post...
3 Powerful Reasons You Should Listen to Music While You Homeschool
Not listening to music while you homeschool? You could be missing out on some really amazing mental, spiritual and emotional benefits. Learn more about why you should turn on the tunes while you homeschool today. Listening to music while you homeschool can have powerful benefits. Not just any music though, I'm not talking loud rock n roll here. Something light and easy. Instrumental Christian or classical are the ... Read the Post...
Simple Ways for Teaching Children Gratitude through Giving and Volunteering
The opposing word of Gratitude is that dreaded word "Entitlement". Once you've identified that entitlement lives in your home it can be disheartening to say the least. The evidence is in the negative reaction to being told no, and in the consistent "I wants" and the gimmies. But it is absolutely possible to turn it around. Here's how to teach your child gratitude through giving and volunteering. Teaching ... Read the Post...
List Of Free Copywork Pages And Handwriting Printables
Are You Looking for a Complete List Of Free Copywork And Handwriting Printables? Are you wondering, "Where do I find free copywork and handwriting printables?" You have hit the copywork jackpot my friend. I have literally scoured the web and put all the best free copywork finds in one condensed post! What Is copywork? Copywork is simply when you give your children quality written works to emulate. While doing ... Read the Post...
3 Homeschool Traps Newbies Fall into and How to Avoid Them
Homeschooling newbies get really excited when they are getting started. This is a good thing in that it gives them the enthusiasm to push forward. But be careful because homeschooling can be really challenging. You don't want to go full speed into some very common homeschool traps and homeschooling mistakes. Many newbies do not look at this when they jump into homeschooling and a few months down the road, they start to ... Read the Post...
Benefits of Online Math Curriculum with Teaching Textbooks 3.0
Are you looking for the perfect online math program? If you know me, you probably know I've struggled to teach math, just as well as my kids have struggled to learn it. Math concepts do not have to be boring, difficult, or intimidating and don't necessarily have to take away from the joy of learning. With the right curriculum your kids and you can learn to love math again. You may even find that your kids are asking to ... Read the Post...
20 Must Read Homeschool Mom Books
Whether you have been homeschooling for decades or just getting started, a good homeschooling book can make all the difference. I have poured over so many of the best homeschooling books over the 11 years of homeschooling my kids. A great book always gives me that push I need to keep on keeping on. I soak up all the inspiration and encouragement, tips and ideas, I possibly can to aid me in continuing this, sometimes ... Read the Post...
10 Simple Tips to Start Homeschooling Today
In this post: 10 Simple Tips for How to Start Homeschooling Today, 13 Reasons to Homeschool, free printable quickstart guide to starting homeschool and a complete list of homeschooling supplies to get started. When I started homeschooling about a decade ago, I was CLUELESS and TERRIFIED. I didn't get what it meant to homeschool. I was trained to believe that public school was the only means of education. So naturally, ... Read the Post...
The Best Educational YouTube Channels for Kids
Finding Educational YouTube channels for kids is one of the easiest ways to supplement your homeschool. There are thousands of educational videos to choose from. We've been using YouTube Channels in our homeschool from the get go. YouTube is almost always on our list of homeschooling plans for the day. I like to make playlists and then we watch them during lunchtime. Actually, last year this was our only resource ... Read the Post...
10 Unique Summer Activities for Kids to Bust Boredom
Yep, it’s soon going to be that time of year again the dreaded end of summer break. Ours has just started, but it doesn't hurt to be prepared right!? During the end of summer break the ball games are winding down to a complete halt, splash parks are getting old and finally after making 4,657 types of slime the kiddos are getting bored. And us parents are pulling our hair out, per all the whining happening! The once ... Read the Post...
7 Easy Steps to Choose the Best Homeschool Curriculum
How do I choose the right homeschool curriculum? What's the best curriculum for homeschooling? Whether you are starting in preschool or high school, teaching 1 kid or 7, choosing the right homeschool curriculum can seem overwhelming. There are literally thousands of options, and you may be terrified of choosing the wrong one. I don't want you to feel that way so I'm sharing these 7 no-fail steps to finding the perfect fit ... Read the Post...
10 Parenting Tips that can SERIOUSLY Change Your Family
Unfortunately, kids don't come with instruction manuals and there are no two kids alike, so that makes this parenting job a bit tricky at times. Finding parenting success may seem impossibly unreachable, but if we don't stop pursuing it we are sure to find it or at least many more glimpses of peace. In this post you will learn effective strategies and parenting tips to move towards parenting success. Perfection not ... Read the Post...
5 Simple Steps to Stay Flexible in Homeschool Planning & Have Stress-free Days
When you homeschool, it’s important to keep things flexible while homeschool planning. In fact, if you can’t be flexible in your schedule you are setting yourself up for failure. While it’s important to have some sort of plan, you don’t want to have things too rigid and set. Life happens and you need to give yourself some wiggle room. Want to learn how to simplify homeschool planning and keep it flexible at the same ... Read the Post...
5 Things to Do When Homeschooling Gets Hard
In this post - As a homeschool mom you will hit some hard seasons. We all do. Actually, we all know it too well. Wouldn't it be nice if everyday was rainbows and gumdrops? But we all know that life can stomp all over us sometimes. These bodies and brains can get tired and burnt out occasionally. As moms, we want to conquer "all the things". In this article I share 5 simple things to do when homeschooling gets hard and say ... Read the Post...
