Jonathan Toomey is the best woodcarver in the valley, but he is always alone and never smiles. No one knows about the mementos of his lost wife and child that he keeps in an unopened drawer. But one early winter’s day, a widow and her young son approach him with a gentle request that leads to a joyful miracle. Every year, a month before Christmas, I begin … [Read more...] about Hands-On Fun with The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey
Homeschool Planning
Top 10 Literacy Apps for Primary Grades
This post contains affiliate links. This series is sponsored by my absolute favorite homeschool organizing tool...Scholaric Planner. Scholaric makes my planning life a breeze! Just last year, we bit the bullet and bought our family an iPad. I am so glad we did. We used it almost every day to reinforce literacy skills, not to mention other content areas. Here … [Read more...] about Top 10 Literacy Apps for Primary Grades
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
Should We Take a Summer Break?
I believe every homeschooling family will face this question at least once throughout their children’s education. I have seen it rattle some mother’s hearts when the answer wasn't easy. Let’s talk about some reasons people decide to school during the summer. 1. We need to catch up. Child #1 still has four chapters of math before he can go on to the next grade. So, … [Read more...] about Should We Take a Summer Break?
Where to stay for a convention
I remember well my first homeschool convention. We didn't book our hotel in time and ended up staying a few miles from the convention site. While this might not sound like a big deal, those few miles cost us BIG. Instead of spending hours in encouraging or practical sessions, we spent them in traffic. Instead of having plenty of time to spend in the vendor hall making … [Read more...] about Where to stay for a convention