Nature study is one of our favorite ways to get outside and learn. It provides us with much needed fresh air, and room to run all while gaining knowledge and insight into the natural world. A nature study doesn't have to be difficult or intimidating. Here are 8 tips to help you make your homeschool nature study a fun and educational adventure! This post may contain affiliate links. … [Read more...] about 8 Tips for Nature Study
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Scheduling for Your Homeschool When You’re Not a Schedule Kinda Girl
Scheduling for your homeschool can be intimidating. Especially, when you're not a schedule kinda girl. So, what is a simple yet effective planning method for your homeschool? I'm gonna share my secret with you. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Scheduling for Your Homeschool When You're Not a Schedule Kinda Girl As a homeschool … [Read more...] about Scheduling for Your Homeschool When You’re Not a Schedule Kinda Girl
How to Create A Learning-Rich Environment in Your Homeschool
There are many things we can do to help create a learning-rich environment in our homeschool. How A Learning-Rich Environment Begins A learning-rich environment begins with a parent that loves to learn and models the excitement of learning new things, asking questions, and hypothesizing. Laugh and enjoy the process of learning with your children because monkey see, monkey do, so to … [Read more...] about How to Create A Learning-Rich Environment in Your Homeschool
Becoming A Family Of Brave Writers
What do you do when your child hates writing? How do you instill a love of writing when it is something that brings nothing but tears and heartache to your child? I must admit I was at a loss when it came to writing in our homeschool. Writing had become an almost painful requirement for both myself and our son. Basic writing prompts only prompted one or two-word responses! That is, until … [Read more...] about Becoming A Family Of Brave Writers
Traveling with Kids: Remember to Bring Audio Books & a Big Travel Mug of Patience
The holidays are upon us and I find myself surrounded by the chaos that is holiday traveling with kids. Our bags are packed for our adventure and excitement is in the air. You know the excitement? The kind that prevents you and your children from sleeping all night long. It is akin to the excitement of Christmas Eve. Except you know that ten minutes after departure you will hear the … [Read more...] about Traveling with Kids: Remember to Bring Audio Books & a Big Travel Mug of Patience
50 Favorite Games The Whole Family Will Love
If you love family game night, then check out our 50 favorite games the whole family will love! We are a family of game lovers. Family game night is a staple in our home, but the fun doesn't stop there. We also incorporate games into our homeschool! Why? Games are fun, educational, provide hours of entertainment, help build relationships, and make family memories. Games … [Read more...] about 50 Favorite Games The Whole Family Will Love
Why Teach A Foreign Language To Your Kids
Should children learn a foreign language? Why is it important to teach a second language at an early age versus later? Is there really much benefit? Actually, there is. Why Teach A Foreign Language? Children taught a second language have a definite edge over others. Children exposed to a second language earlier, grasp it more easily. Plus, they have a better understanding of their … [Read more...] about Why Teach A Foreign Language To Your Kids
Go Squish Cardgame: A Fun Way to Learn Spanish
Games are one of the best ways to learn and Foreign Languages for Kids by Kids has created the fantastic Go Squish Cardgame to help your children learn Spanish in a way that is both fun and engaging! This is a game that our kids ask for over and over. You've heard me gush before about our love for Foreign Languages for Kids. Our family adores this easy to use program. Foreign Languages for Kids … [Read more...] about Go Squish Cardgame: A Fun Way to Learn Spanish
Geography Through Stories: Around the World Stories
I would love to travel with my children! Dreams of a cross-country road trip (with someone else driving, of course) and stops along the way to check out the strange but true sites of our great country have flitted through my mind for years. I'd also love to tour the world. At the moment travel isn't possible. There are far too many responsibilities here on our farm. But that doesn't mean that … [Read more...] about Geography Through Stories: Around the World Stories
The Benefits of Guitar Lessons with Gentle Guitar
We first found out about Gentle Guitar through The Homeschool Sisters Podcast and have been taking guitar lessons since March 2017. Our son loved it so much that after the free trial we decided to continue the lessons. We were skeptical at first, but after the first couple of lessons on Skype, we quickly realized that this was an amazing way for our son to learn how to play guitar. Our son … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Guitar Lessons with Gentle Guitar