If your homeschool is like mine, books are everywhere. From trips to the library to those old classics on your favorite shelf, books are an integral part of the homeschooler's day. The tricky part is keeping track of them. I love this great idea for Book Record Pages. You'll find a lovely printable for every month of the year. (Printables are free to subscribers of … [Read more...] about Recording All of Those Great Books You Read
Chunking: A Daily Schedule You Can Actually Keep
While I'm really just a toddler in this parenting thing, I feel like I have learned so much. One of the most important things that I have learned about homeschooling (and really parenting in general) is that you MUST have a good schedule. Everything is more productive when we have a good schedule. The trouble is sticking with it. If you have similar struggles, I think you will … [Read more...] about Chunking: A Daily Schedule You Can Actually Keep
Using Pinterest to Organize Your Homeschool
We are usually pretty quick to blame Pinterest for sucking up our free time. Perhaps that is true, but it's doesn't have to be that way. Pinterest can be a great asset to your life and your homeschool...if you use it wisely! This great post will show you How to Use Pinterest in Your Homeschool. I think you will love her simple, yet practical ideas! Looking for great … [Read more...] about Using Pinterest to Organize Your Homeschool
Managing your Mouth
Yeah, I know that on the surface this doesn't appear to be about homeschooling, but it really is. You see, I think we can spend hours of precious time organizing our homeschool for success, but miss the importance of managing our bodies. (As I type this, one of my boys just screamed hateful words at another. Yep, just keeping it real.) Have you ever found yourself having to lay … [Read more...] about Managing your Mouth
Organizing Back to School
Right now it's not even back-to-school time, but when I saw this post I could smell the very scent of new pencils. Doesn't it just make you smile? Ok, maybe I'm a little quirky about back-to-school time. Seriously though, these tips are excellent for planning the new year, but what if you are in the middle of the year floundering through? I declare a planning day! Let the kids … [Read more...] about Organizing Back to School