One time I was asked what my favorite subject to teach was. I had a hard time answering the question because I love science and history. Both of them are such exciting subjects to me, and incredibly easy to make hands on. Today science is on my mind because we had our first field trip this week. We went to a local rescue zoo. We took notebooks, and colored … [Read more...] about Planning Field Trips for Science
Homeschool Planning
Help! I’m Not a Planner!
Photo Credit It's that time of year--well, for many anyway. Time for homeschool planning to kick into high gear! Time to get out that shiny, pretty, just-waiting-to-be-filled planner or print out those planning pages. Time to hope and dream of field trips, hands-on projects, and reading the classics (or whatever thrills you!) But what if you happen to be one who … [Read more...] about Help! I’m Not a Planner!
Getting Ready for a Hands On School Year
I don't know about you, but I love Back to School time. I wander through the aisles of Target, Wal-Mart, and my local grocery store looking at all the new school supplies. I dream about what we're going to do, the new year has so much promise. When I took history in high school my teacher said there are 3 rules to determine why something is important: LOCATION, LOCATION, … [Read more...] about Getting Ready for a Hands On School Year
Habits and Schedules
Awhile back, before we moved our homeschool to the country, I was asked by one of my readers, "how do you stay on schedule or task, each day?" Besides the busyness from moving, I had to really think about that one. I'm usually pretty quick in my educated responses to people... but this one really gave me some pause. Not because I didn't know the importance of a schedule or … [Read more...] about Habits and Schedules
Setting & Achieving Goals in Your Homeschool
Summertime activities in our home are many: gardening, playing outside, taking in the local sights, being with friends, or maybe just hanging out indoors near our window air conditioner when life gets to hot. One other summertime activity I try to do is to evaluate our family's long term goals and to set new goals for the coming homeschool year. I'm not sure what you think of … [Read more...] about Setting & Achieving Goals in Your Homeschool