Resource for Teaching about Severe Weather
September 20, 2013
I was poking around the web today, looking for some resources to supplement our study of weather slated for later this year. I stumbled on this terrific severe weather cartoon strip resource posted on the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) website. If you click on the link, you will be directed to a page →
Homeschooling with Character
May 3, 2013
Nobility, honor, courage, magnanimity, generosity… as a homeschooling mom, these character traits are music to my ears. Who doesn’t want to raise a child that can hold a meaningful conversation while respecting the person he is talking to and holding a friend’s baby, while defending his faith? We’d also like him to defend his country, →
Talking to Your Kids About the Death of a Pet
March 14, 2013
Last week, our family suffered a loss. On Tuesday, our 17-year-old cat, Izzy, started to exhibit end-of-life behaviors. Even though he was so old, a big part of me honestly thought he would rally… he always has in the past. But, as the day progressed, he stopped eating and drinking, he could hardly walk, he →
My Weekly Homeschooling Plan
January 22, 2013
Out on the Well-Trained Mind forums the other day, the Hive was discussing daily schedules. Being the planning-Nazi that I am, I relish looking over how people structure their days. Sometimes, just skimming someone else’s post reminds me to add something to our schedule. Likewise, reading about a different thought process helps me to eliminate →
Veritas Press Launches Pages of History, Volume One
November 27, 2012
When I heard that Veritas Press published a new history narrative, I had to check it out. With their rich literature selections, rigorous academic offerings, and terrific customer service, Veritas is one of my favorite homeschool curriculum suppliers. So what is the Pages of History Series? Here is a description of the Series on the →
Easy-Peasy Timeline for Homeschooling
November 16, 2012
Homeschool Curriculum Planning for 2012-2013 Made Easy with iPad
March 27, 2012
It’s almost time for the Great Midwest Homeschool Convention in Cincinnati, and I am busy making plans. Two years ago, I attended this mammoth homeschooling convention for the first time and loved it. So, this year, I am packing up some of my best girls and heading south again. So much to do, so little →
Creating Family Time: Part Two
January 26, 2012
Last time, we discussed the importance of creating a meaningful family life. I talk to alot of different people about their family struggles. What touches me about these conversations is that most people want to be wise parents who teach their children to love what is good and right. They know that they want a →
Creating Family Time: Introduction
January 17, 2012
Family. Really, really important. Bedrock of society. Foundation of the culture. Cornerstone of the future. Have I mentioned really, really important? Over the last century, the place of family in society has shifted from that of bedrock (or foundation or cornerstone) to something nice to have, kind of like dessert after a meal. That's a →