Author: mymentech

For many kids, especially those struggling spellers,  learning a list of words each week is absolute drudgery. Monday, write the words 5 times each. Tuesday, write the words in stairs.  Wednesday, find the definitions to the...

As a homeschooler, I have been asked way more times than I care to count how my kids get socialization. After all, public school kids are very socialized sitting at their desks several hours a day being told not to socialize. It...

Celebrating the birthday of hobbits Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, Hobbit Day is celebrated across the world on September 22nd. Considered the ideal holiday, Hobbit Day incorporates the best elements of other holidays including the...

If you are new to homeschooling, getting adjusted to this way of life and learning can be a difficult process.  Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be.  The good news is now that your kids are back under your own roof, you get...

It has recently occurred to me that I’m closer to the end of my homeschooling journey than the beginning .  In reflection I asked myself if there are things that I would do over if I had the chance.  As I look back over...