Homeschool Perk #3

Homeschool Perk #3: Family Bonding
I have been writing on a continuing theme over at Heart of the Matter Online for the last few months, with the emphasis being on the many perks of homeschooling. Head on over to Heart of the Matter to read all about it here. While your there, feel free to read through the [...]

Hey Lady, You’re Over the Line!

“What line? I don’t see a line.”  This was what I actually spoke out loud less than two weeks ago. I quickly scanned my environment,  naturally seeing nothing but mere spectators. I was after all,  in hot pursuit with my camera in hand, trying to catch a photo of my daughter as she took off from the starting [...]

Cogito Ergo Sum

I was asked to write an article pertaining to how I am able to implement critical thinking with a Christian perspective into my homeschool, but before I explain how we do it, I feel I must firstly explain what critical thinking is, and what it is not.

As a Christian home educator, I find myself constantly [...]

Interview Your Kids: All About Mom

Madison  Age:9
Paris        Age:12
1. What is something mom always says to you?  

M: ”Good Morning!”
P:  “Please get ready for school”

2. What makes mom happy? 

M: “Not complaining when it’s time for school.”
P:  “When we do our school work without being asked.”

3. What makes mom sad?  

M:  “All kinds of things.”
P:  ” Not enough money for fancy clothes.”

4. How does your mom [...]

How to Homeschool and Still Have a Life!

Help! I’m drowning!

Every now and then I like to check in on my blog stats. Blog stats can be both amusing and helpful as they can provide very useful information. The stats can tell you which posts received the most traffic, how many visitors visited your site that day, and my personal favorite: what searches were used that directed [...]

Register or Enroll? What’s the Difference?

While recently attending a community based homeschool meeting, I was once again faced with the opportunity to witness someone in perpetual confusion about the difference between registering or enrolling. Our home learning environment can provide us with many options and varied choices when it comes to making this decision – and ultimately much confusion. While [...]

Back To School Madness?

Or is it? How was your first week back to “Home”school?
I’ve been rather absent in the blogosphere this summer. A first for me, considering I started this blog at the beginning of last summer and I had an abundance to write about. This summer; however has provided other opportunities. Opportunities to find rest, relaxation and [...]

Feeling Forgotten?

Do you ever feel forgotten in a room full of people? Do you ever wonder if your children have felt this way? The thought has crossed my mind. Not because I’m wonderfully intuitive (I’m rather thick, actually), but because it’s presented itself directly right in front of me – right there. In front of me.
This [...]