Tips For Fostering More Independence During the Middle School Years
Ahhh, the middle school years. A time of roller-coaster emotions, body changes, and the realization your baby is no longer a baby. It is an exciting, and…
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Finding Fellow Homeschoolers Where You Live
We began this homeschool journey a few years ago. The first year, because of certain circumstances, we weren’t able to get out and find other homeschoolers. It…
5 Easy STEM Activities Your Kids Will Enjoy
S.T.E.M. is so much FUN! There I said it. I know I’ve said it before, but I really enjoy it which is surprising to me. Growing up,…
An Outside Board Game to Make With Your Kids
For a fun activity one afternoon, I decided to make a large board game for the kids in the driveway. Why not? It was Friday, it was…
10 Fun Books To Read To Your Older Kids
In my family, we enjoy reading. Ever since my kids were little I have read to them. They would sit for long stretches of time listening to…
Homeschooling Year-Round: What are the Benefits
When I set out on this homeschooling journey, I didn’t give it too much thought to whether we would homeschool all year. I think it was an…
Our End-of-Summer Trips to the State Parks
This August we were very fortunate that our Governor decided to declare all residents were allowed free admittance into State Parks from August 11 until Labor Day.…
Fun Fall Art Projects For Your Older Kids
Summer is coming to end. Sigh. I am a person that is powered by three things: coffee, sunshine, and warm temperatures. Alas, I will have to resort…
Fun Ways to Include Physical Education Into Your Homeschool
Our world today is so different from the world I grew up in as a kid. I’m sure all you moms out there can relate, though, I…
From Field to Table: Teaching Kids Where Their Food Comes From
I take every opportunity I can to have fun with my kids and show them what life is all about. I homeschool so they can be out…