Last week, we invited a friend over for a fun science project. The kids had a blast taking apart old appliances and electronics.The kids loved having a friend over and I loved sharing our passion for science. It was a great lesson and spark for future studies. Last fall, a homeschool mom invited some of her daughter's friends to a weekly sewing class. These giggly tweens … [Read more...] about Giving Our Talents
Giving, Without Giving Up
Most of us are pretty busy people. In my own life, I am barely keeping up. When I think of giving my time to others, it sometimes feels overwhelming. Yet, isn't that what Jesus told us to do? How can we give, and teach our children to give, when we are over-scheduled and busy? First, there are two areas that we need to consider when we think of giving: inside our home and … [Read more...] about Giving, Without Giving Up
Give from the Heart
Giving from the heart is something my Husband and I have desired to teach our children since we delivered our first-born child. Neither of us grew up in affluent homes and while we have our own financial struggles, we are in a better situation now than we were when we were children. With that thought, in mind, we have sought a home in which giving did not mean running to … [Read more...] about Give from the Heart
Adding Some Yipee to School
The doldrums have hit our house. Mix together freezing weather, illnesses, the mundane, and the scheduled schoolwork, and we have a recipe for the perfect case of blahs! So here is where a little creativity, flexibility, and down right rule breaking come in to save the day. Let me share with you some ideas for shaking it up a bit! Costume Day! This is pretty self … [Read more...] about Adding Some Yipee to School
Ultimate Homeschool Link-up #5
Happy Valentine's Day and welcome to another Ultimate Homeschool link-up. Before we share this week’s posts, let’s take a look at our favorites from last week: Preschool Alphabet Games: P is for Puppy How to Plan Your Own History Curriculum How to Make a Family Outing Jar Now…let’s see those great posts. You know you’ve got them. Share your awesomeness with … [Read more...] about Ultimate Homeschool Link-up #5