Starting Up Again: Tips for Homeschooling after a Break
Many homeschoolers have enjoyed taking a break from school to celebrate Christmas and other...
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Tag: routine
Salad For Breakfast and Other Crazy Mom Moves
I could only get away with serving my children salad for breakfast because literally every bite of...
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Simplified School Schedule
Have you ever been away from home for an extended period time and you tried to “do school” as...
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Establishing A Routine
Life throws curveballs. It is inevitable. As adults we have learned to adjust and to cope with...
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Taking a snow day
Each family does something different for a snow day. This is a little glimpse into what my family does when it snows.
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Forming good habits
This fall, we will be working on forming good habits in our homeschool. I am training my children to be functioning adults one day. I want them to be pleasant adults who are responsible and reliable. Each person has certain habits that they have formed over their lives. Brushing your teeth each morning and night, combing your hair, making a bed.
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Creating summer memories and beyond
For us, the heat of summer has begun. I catch myself looking back on the past couple of summers and somewhat lamenting. They haven’t been the awesomely fun filled, carefree, easy going stuff that dreams (or movies) are made of. I clearly remember last summer scrolling quickly through my social media newsfeeds that were filled with family and friends jet-setting here, there and everywhere.
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The Perfect Homeschool Day
Everyone has their own ideal of perfection. Homeschool Moms are no exception! Whether it’s a spotless room dedicated to school or a hands-on project that captivates our child’s attention for hours, we all search for it.
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Creating a Morning Basket – Part 1 – Bible Time
Having a morning basket has changed my homeschool tremendously. There are so many ways to implement a morning basket.
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Morning Gathering Time for Older Children
Do you remember circle time in Preschool and Kindergarten? The daily time when the children and teacher (in this case mom) gather to go over the calendar, read books, recite the alphabet, and so on. I always admired moms who were able to fit this inviting time into their home school day. It’s funny how I always saw this morning time reserved for the little ones, but now I see the full benefits of reserving a special time for the older children.
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Take a Peek
Every homeschooling family does school differently. It is one of the glories of homeschooling. We can find what fits best for our family and each student, and plan accordingly.
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6 Ways to Spice Up Your Homeschool Routine
Any mamas feeling overwhelmed in your homeschool? Sometimes we become so serious and stressed about meeting educational goals that we forget about relaxing and having fun.
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