A big thank you to Apologia for sponsoring this series... Organizing preschool supplies can be a daunting task, so today I am going to show you an easy way to get alphabet boxes ready for an entire year. An alphabet box is a tool used to teach children sound recognition. There's a container for each letter and inside each container are several objects, each beginning with … [Read more...] about Organizing Preschool Alphabet Boxes
How to Organize for Independent Home Schooling
A big thank you to Apologia for sponsoring this series... This post contains affiliate links. As a Charlotte Mason home educator, I love to train my children in self-learning and independence in their studies. Starting the year organized is one of the best ways to accomplish this for my children. I would love to share with you a few of the wonderful … [Read more...] about How to Organize for Independent Home Schooling
Ultimate Homeschool Link-Up #26
Love the ideas in this post: Using Recyclable Materials for Construction Art These Water Math and Science Activities look like a fun way to cool off in the summer heat Love the ideas for an ABC Activity Birthday Party What is eligible? Anything applicable to homeschooling: daily life, stories, how-to posts, encouragement, curriculum reviews, … [Read more...] about Ultimate Homeschool Link-Up #26
Homeschool Time Management Tips
A big thank you to Apologia for sponsoring this series... Some of the most useful homeschooling advice I ever received had nothing to do with curriculum or teaching methods. It was about time management. I asked a veteran homeschool mom for advice as we were starting our homeschooling journey. Fully expecting book lists and curriculum ideas, I was shocked her reply. … [Read more...] about Homeschool Time Management Tips
Organizing Creative Materials So You Can Actually USE Them
A big thank you to Apologia for sponsoring this series... Before staying home with my kids, symptoms I was a public school teacher. We were taught to plan. Some school districts even required teachers to submit their lesson plans to the principal weekly or even daily. (Yikes.) Being both a “teacher’s pet” when I was younger (which mutated into perfectionist) and already a … [Read more...] about Organizing Creative Materials So You Can Actually USE Them