I believe every homeschooling family will face this question at least once throughout their children’s education. I have seen it rattle some mother’s hearts when the answer wasn't easy. Let’s talk about some reasons people decide to school during the summer. 1. We need to catch up. Child #1 still has four chapters of math before he can go on to the next grade. So, … [Read more...] about Should We Take a Summer Break?
Unit Study Kids
Our kids seem to learn so much more when we branch out from a common source rather than jump abruptly from subject to subject. They are unit study kids. The kids are so much more engaged when they are working within a theme where they can see relationships between the subjects. Not all of our unit studies are planned. Sometimes, they just happen. I love it when our … [Read more...] about Unit Study Kids
Math Equation Sorts: Using Logical Reasoning
One of the first strategies kids use for solving number equations is counting on their fingers. With my oldest {currently 1st grade}, I began to notice that counting on his fingers {even using small manipulatives} was slowing him down. He was ready to move on to using a new and "upgraded" strategy. I realized that, for the most part, he knew his math facts to 10 and doubles … [Read more...] about Math Equation Sorts: Using Logical Reasoning
Ultimate Homeschool Link-Up #19
Here are some favorites from last week: Homeschool Support Groups Discovering Flowers with Kids Getting Started with Preschool What is eligible? Anything applicable to homeschooling: daily life, search stories, how-to posts, encouragement, curriculum reviews, giveaways…basically anything that another homeschool family might find useful or interesting. Link-up a few if … [Read more...] about Ultimate Homeschool Link-Up #19
Loving Our Children Right Where They Are
Having a 22, 15 & 10 year old, loving each child right where they are is not always easy. As a mother we hold our children to such a higher standard that we forget this is their walk, we just love them through it. Learning to ask God when we need help will always bring us through those difficult times. Our children are gonna make mistakes, they are going … [Read more...] about Loving Our Children Right Where They Are