A big thank you to Apologia for sponsoring this series... We all can use a little organizing of our school supplies this summer, right? And it's even better when you can do it for free or very cheap. Some of the best ways to organize your school supplies {crayons, scissors, glue sticks, pencils, etc.} are probably right under your nose already. No need to purchase a … [Read more...] about Frugal Ways to Organize School Supplies
Ultimate Homeschool Link-Up #25
Here are some favorites from last week: Great ideas for your little one that's learning to ride a bike: Learner Rider Course Free Planner for July 2013-2014 Denim Scrap Fabric Roads for Cars and Trucks: What is eligible? Anything applicable to homeschooling: daily life, stories, how-to posts, encouragement, curriculum reviews, giveaways…basically anything … [Read more...] about Ultimate Homeschool Link-Up #25
End of the Year Storage for your Homeschool
A big thank you to Apologia for sponsoring this series... It's finally the end of the year!! Now it's time to put away and store the children's work. The easiest way I have found to store their homeschooling materials is to purchase bankers boxes from the office supply store. I don't save every single piece of paper but I do save a … [Read more...] about End of the Year Storage for your Homeschool
July Art Tip: How to Draw a Sunset with Fluorescent (Black Light) Chalk
I love drawing sunsets, especially when I'm using fluorescent (black light) chalk. Fluorescent chalk makes a sunset drawing "pop" even in regular light. But when you turn a black light on, then it looks almost like the real thing. I've included a video today with an easy-to-draw sunset. If you need fluorescent chalk or a black light, you can find those things over at See the … [Read more...] about July Art Tip: How to Draw a Sunset with Fluorescent (Black Light) Chalk
No School Room
This month we are seeing lots of school room ideas from our writers. It really was beginning to stress me out when it came my turn to write. I have tried and tried to set up a school room. But you know what? We don't have one! Scary, huh. We are a family of eleven now. Our school has always been interesting and we have to be creative. We rent our house, and while we … [Read more...] about No School Room