I've been to 8 different homeschool conventions: 4 as a parent and 4 as an evaluator/curriculum consultant. I've seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. I've bought the t-shirt, browsed the curriculum, and gleaned from dozens of great speakers. I'm kind of a homeschool convention junkie. Every year when convention season rolls around, I get super excited about what is … [Read more...] about 7 myths about homeschool conventions
Disciplining Our Children with the Bible
Hebrews 4:12 " For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart." God's word is as alive today as it was 2000 years ago. We can use the bible for every part of our life. We can get an answer to every … [Read more...] about Disciplining Our Children with the Bible
New Beginnings: Homeschooling With A New Baby
In our home (and most others, I'm sure), when life happens—births, deaths, illness--academics tend to grind to a halt so that we can deal with the immediate needs of the family. New homeschooling moms ask me frequently how I handle homeschooling with a newborn in tow. Having introduced three new babies to the family while attempting to teach my older two children their 3 R’s, … [Read more...] about New Beginnings: Homeschooling With A New Baby
The Ultimate Homeschool Link-up
I'm super excited to announce that The Homeschool Village is hosting a brand new homeschool link-up starting today! Woot! Don't you just want to get down on the kitchen floor for a little break-dancing-jam session? Well, even if you didn't get down on the kitchen floor, crank up a little Toby Mac or Mandisa, and come link up your homeschool posts! What is eligible? … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Homeschool Link-up
What to do when curriculum isn’t working
This past December I announced one morning as part of school we were "doing history that day." Then my son burst into tears. I about died inside because I LOVE history. I have large portions of my blog devoted to my love of history. I have no less than 5 pinterest boards for history. I went to London on my honeymoon to go to all of the museums there, and LOVED it. So … [Read more...] about What to do when curriculum isn’t working