As we’ve been studying countries and cultures in our homeschool, we’ve read some really great children’s books about China. These China books for kids have taught us about the way of life in China and the rich culture full of legends and Chinese folktales. Every time I post a new book list for kids I always […]
2017-2018 5th Grade Homeschool Curriculum
September 4, 2017 by 1 Comment
It’s hard to believe I have a 5th grader this year, but I do. That means I’m beginning my 6th year of homeschooling! This year our curriculum seems to take a step up in the difficulty level. I will admit that I’m a little nervous to see how it all plays out because it seems […]
2017-2018 Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum
September 4, 2017 by 2 Comments
It’s hard to believe that my youngest is in kindergarten this year. We waited an extra year to start him because of his birthday and his sensory processing disorder, but it’s finally here! I always love to share what homeschool curriculum we’re using–partly as a record for myself, but also as information for others. You […]
Using Online Reading Games in Your Homeschool
August 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
As much as I’d like to be a homeschool supermom, the fact of the matter is that I’m not. I have two boys in completely different learning stages–a 5th grader and a kindergartner. How do I give both boys the one-on-one attention they need, but still keep the other one engaged in learning? I use […]
Writers in Residence Homeschool Writing Curriculum
August 24, 2017 by 2 Comments
Writing and Math. Those are the bane of my son’s existence. He’s not a fan of either one, but if he had to choose one over the other, it would be writing. Finding a homeschool writing curriculum for him has been a challenge. I haven’t been too impressed with the options I’ve found and neither […]
Readers in Residence Homeschool Reading Curriculum
August 17, 2017 by 2 Comments
In the younger years, we are so focused on teaching kids how to read using phonics and decoding skills. But what happens after that? Do we send them off into the sunset with a book in hand and never teach reading again? No! Kids need to be taught things like context clues, making predictions, making […]
Box of Preschool Busy Bags Giveaway
August 7, 2017 by 5 Comments
Busy Bags have been pretty popular around here for quite a while. With the new release of my book, Busy Bags Kids Will Love, I’ve been in busy bag mode. I thought it would be fun to bless a reader with a box of busy bags that are ready for them. All of these (except […]
How to Visit Orlando Without Going to Disney
July 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
When anyone mentions they are going to visit Orlando, Florida most people automatically think of Disney. While I admit most of our time in the past has been spent at Disney when visiting Orlando, this summer we spent some time experiencing the other great things Orlando has to offer. Most of the time my kids […]
My Homeschool Planner
June 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A good homechool plan can make or break a year. That’s why I’ve searched high and low for a good homeschool planner. Every year I go to the homeschool convention and look at the fancy homeschool planners at various booths and every year I decide they aren’t for me. Either I don’t like the way it’s […]
100 Things Kids Should Know Before Entering Kindergarten
May 31, 2017 by Leave a Comment
This list of 100 Things Kids Should Know Before Entering Kindergarten will help set your child up for success in school. It’s always a good idea to know what your child needs to know before kindergarten. Preparing children for success in school is one of the top priorities of most parents. Knowing what the expectations are for […]
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