Homeschool conventions can be a great place to learn about different teaching methods and techniques. The Teach Them Diligently Convention had a series that focused on getting started with unit studies: The first post in the series explains what unit studies are and a general idea of what it could look like to use them in your home. The second post shows you how you can … [Read more...] about Unit Study Basics
Workboxes for Large Families
Workboxes aren't just for families with one or two children. Amy from Raising Arrows shares how she has modified the workbox system for her large family. She uses crates instead of drawers and folders instead of shoe boxes and it works great for her family. If you have struggled to make workboxes work for you maybe you'll find some helpful tips and inspiration from Amy. … [Read more...] about Workboxes for Large Families
How to Make a Lapbook
Have you ever looked around at other blogs and seen beautiful lapbooks? For a long time I could not figure out how those children and moms got their lapbooks to look so nice. How do you fold it, cialis where do the pieces go? Erica from Confessions of a Homeschooler has a video tutorial that goes step by step showing how she puts her lapbooks together and how to use it in your … [Read more...] about How to Make a Lapbook
Activity Bags for Preschoolers
Do you have a wiggly preschooler? Those lovely littles can be distracting when you're homeschooling older kids or doing housework. Keeping them occupied can sometimes be a challenge. Activity bags are the perfect solution and they are simple to make! You'll just need an assortment of craft & office supplies and some zip-top bags (along with activity bag ideas, of course!). … [Read more...] about Activity Bags for Preschoolers
Organize your Lapbooks with Binder Books
Do you use lapbooks in your homeschool? My boys love to make lapbooks. The only problem is figuring out to keep them all organized and together. Dollie from Teachers of Good Things has a great idea called Binder Books that will help you keep all those lapbooks in order and safe so they can be enjoyed for years. Dollie walks you through all the supplies you'll need, how to … [Read more...] about Organize your Lapbooks with Binder Books