Welcome to Our Family’s Homeschool Schoolroom
Our homeschool schoolroom took shape early in our homeschool journey and can be summed up in this little poem. It’s odd- you know what you know, until You know you don’t know- when you spill Only then, you know, that you know Changing your mindset helps you grow -written by an aging homeschool mother blogging […]
My Homeschool Curriculum Choices for My BusyGirl
Welcome to my 2015 homeschool curriculum choices for my colonial infatuated, mermaid-loving, DIY homesteader, oceanographer, worship singer, high school sophomore BusyGirl! From my opening, you can see why we homeschool! There was never a one-size-fits-all kind of curriculum that was a perfect match for any of our eight kids. And our last child (all the […]
How Should Christians Respond to the Next Chapter of American History?
In the wake of supreme court decisions Christ followers have some questions to ponder. A Tale of Two Vines Do you remember my blog post in April, Ten Signs of Spring in our Home? I shared my simple love of watching things grow from seed to flower. I don’t have a lot of time in […]
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in 3 Years?
How did our 21 year old daughter get her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in three years? There are more options than you think! Allow us to share with you some myth-busting ideas. BETH (mom): Welcome! I’m glad you stopped by Home to Home today. Did the title catch your eye? Are you exploring college options for […]
Make Way for Summer Learning
Our family has learned summer is the perfect time to sharpen skills and foster a love of learning, but it looks quite a bit different than our September-June style of learning. The lazy days of summer are here! I love the more relaxed nature of life during the summer. Yes, we made it! Last. Day. […]
Homeschool PE Ideas
Homeschool PE sometimes gets low priority in curriculum planning, however regular physical activity aides in a great learning experience. These homeschool PE ideas just might inspire you! “I refuse to teach you…unless you get your blood flowing to your brain and you absorb some sun rays!” Yes, I have said that. My kids and my co-op […]
Meaningful Writing Projects Matter
Meaningful writing projects motivate all writers, especially young ones. Providing a writing project that has purpose helps to motivate your child to learn to write. Have you ever heard this question from your child? Why do I have to write? The question may come with a whiney tone, but It is not a question of […]
Choosing a Writing Curriculum for Homeschooling?
Do you ever wonder why Here to Help Learning’s Writing Program fits the needs of so many? You might be interested in the backstory. I am in awe of the ability and lengths that home educators will go to choose a curriculum for homeschooling. They are relentless to discover what will bring their child’s learning […]
Ten Signs of Spring in our Home
Signs of spring are popping up around our home! What are the signs of spring around your home? I eagerly watch for early signs of spring. I wait for the very moment when winter fades into my memory, and once more, warmer days and windy breezes blow the frost and barren land into the season […]
Building Self Esteem vs. True Encouragement
New reports are showing that building a child’s self-esteem can be harmful. The tower of “Building Self-Esteem” is beginning to fall, but God’s command to encourage will last through the ages. The Tower of Babel is the iconic skyscraper of man’s desire to make a name for himself and raise himself above God. It is […]