As part of our homeshcool this year, we dove into some of the classics, including painters, composers, and poets.
Category: Homeschooling
The Beginning of Our Reading Journey
Learning to read seemed very natural to me, until my daughter decided that she wanted to learn – and we hit roadblocks at every turn.
In Defense of Annual Passes for Local Attractions
There can be many benefits to purchasing the memberships to zoos and museums when we are using these outings to build connection with our children
Book Review: The Brave Learner by Julie Bogart
I love reading nonfiction books, but I am not magnetized to them the way I am to novels. However, I had a hard time putting this one down. There were so many nuggets to help me flourish in my relationship with my kids. Highly, highly recommend.
A Connected Christmas: Our Exploration for Family Traditions
Christmas as a holiday has felt weird for me since we had children, never quite knowing what we wanted to include. This year we began searching for the right fit.
Our Daily Schedule – Ages 3, 5, and 6
Our schedule changes as the kid outgrow naps and develop new needs. Here is the way our days are currently structured.
When Being Laid Off Became the Greatest Gift
I was devastated to lose my dream job at Western Union, but God had much greater plans than I could ever imagine.
Choosing to Live Life Rather Than Live Anxiety
There are times I have to choose to prioritize my mental health, and there are other times when my anxiety needs to take a back seat.
Why We Homeschool
There are as many reasons to homeschool as there are families who choose to. This is a list of some of our top reasons.
Book Review: Laying Down the Rails by Sonya Shafer
“Discover the secret to smooth and easy days!” This quotation on the back of the book caught my attention as seemingly overpromising. But this book really does provide that…through a lot of focus, investment, and hard work.