Blog — Homeschool

Until I started homeschooling I didn't realize how much I loved history. I know I learned a few things about history during my public school years, but nothing sticks out in my mind other than learning the States Song in 5th grade. I was so excited that my children would be able to view history differently. Sonlight helped me do that. And we were all able to learn the same thing together as a family..... Continue reading and Save $20 on Sonlight cores

It can be frustrating as all get-out to edit a paper that’s riddled with errors.

So how can we put a positive spin on editing and grading when we’re feeling peevish?

Here are three heartfelt tips for how to love your kids’ writing, especially when you’d rather wad it into a ball and toss it across the room..... continue reading

When you homeschool, your whole approach to learning starts to change. You may begin to look at nearly everything as a learning opportunity. That newfound perspective doesn’t mean you drag an encyclopedia to the playground. But it does mean you've discovered that learning new things is exciting! You stop and wonder and talk about the world around you. And your kids soak it up. You begin to create a lifestyle of learning..... continue reading

Think for a minute about clips you've seen on TV or social media that encourage you. Like me, do you remember ones of dads helping children finish races when they're too tired to finish on their own? How about the ones of other athletes stopping to help runners who fall even though it means they won't win? These people inspire me! 

As I watch the Olympics beginning this Friday, I'm going to be watching to see who is and who isn't other-centered. People who put others first and live one-another lifestyles are winners in my book. How do you want your children to define winning?".....click here for Winter Games freebies