Ever struggle with a homeschool day? It was just not right from the moment you got up? Some days, it's easy to see the positive. Some days, it's easier to try and be positive. And some days, you just know it's not going to happen, and you wait for another try tomorrow. You started the day waking up late. It's never good to start behind. The entire day it seems you can … [Read more...] about So, You had a Bad Day
Homeschooling Doesn’t Have to be Public School at Home
"Homeschool" doesn't need to be the public school modeled at home. It just needs to be what works for you and your kids. If you are new to homeschooling {or even if you are not}, please let me explain. I've been hearing a lot of new-to-homeschooling moms say that they have to stick to the "state guidelines" when it comes to homeschooling their kids. I mean no disrespect, but … [Read more...] about Homeschooling Doesn’t Have to be Public School at Home
The Gift of Time
What a delight and treasure childhood is. I love being a parent. To be a homeschooling parent does bring a new dimension and level of responsibility but again I love it! I am blessed with children that have special medical and learning needs. That means that sadly there are times that their hard-earned progress is wiped away in a single seizure or stroke. One moment you … [Read more...] about The Gift of Time
Swords and Starlight ~ Journeys of Faithfulness
If you’d like to join in the book club for Journeys of Faithfulness by Sarah Clarkson, feel free to join in at anytime. You can find the reading schedule for the 12 week book club at the end of this post, along with additional printables for each week. Although Mary knew great joy in being the mother of Jesus, she most likely experienced moments of grief, pangs of the pain … [Read more...] about Swords and Starlight ~ Journeys of Faithfulness
Keeping Up With Standards
This is a confession. I would ask you not to laugh but I laugh every time I think of this. I like to check out the state SOL’s (Standards of Learning) every now and then to see if my children are on target with their learning. I do not feel the need to go over everything the state lists I am just trying to get a rough idea of what a child should know for their … [Read more...] about Keeping Up With Standards