Tag Archives: homeschooling

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 →

The newest release in the Professor Mom Historical Homeschooling Series is on sale now! True to the Old Flag, by beloved author, G. A. Henty, is a tale of the American Revolution, respectfully told from the unusual perspective of a young British loyalist.  I found this to be an excellent addition to our study of →

  SO EXCITING! After months of planning, I am absolutely thrilled to announce the release of the first title in Professor Mom's® Historical Homeschooling Series™! I fell in love with George Alfred Henty's books a few years ago, when I stumbled on "The Dragon and The Raven" as I was putting together reading lists for →

I realized that, unless I wanted to put you all to sleep with a marathon blog post, I had better split this trip in two.  Our Colonial Times/American Revolution trip to Virginia didn't stop at Colonial Williamsburg, although we did enjoy ourselves during their Home Educator's Week.  We rounded out our trip with visits to →

  We just returned from our Colonial Times/Revolutionary War learning trip to Virginia, where we were happy to see the first signs of spring had begun to pop out.  (When we left Wisconsin, it was a frigid 10 degrees!)  We packed our week with all kinds of events and experiences that gave the kiddos a →

For many homeschooling families, Bible education is a double-edged sword. On one hand, parents desire to teach their children about Scripture: its wisdom, values, and revelation of the power of God.  On the other hand, I've noticed a hesitation, maybe even a fear associated with bringing children into the Word.  The other day, I was talking with a discouraged homeschooling mom.  She and →

In The Antidote for Childhood Laziness: Purpose Part 1, we were challenging the assumption that kids cannot be expected to seek out meaningful purpose in their lives.  We came to the conclusion that purpose is what kids are already seeking, that they already have dreams and interests and the energy to pursue them.  As a →

Michael is a sweet 9-year-old boy, pretty funny with average grades.  His mom and dad love him, but a growing concern has been nagging them for a few months now.  You see, Michael is lazy.  He would rather play tennis on the Wii than play tennis outdoors.  Chores are an arm-twisting scenario every day.  His interests →

Teaching writing can be daunting for homeschooling parents, especially if your own background in writing is a bit shaky.  How do you know what to focus on to help your child improve their writing skills?   Clear feedback is critical.  Teaching them how to review their own work is even more helpful.  Luckily, both activities use the →

Homeschooling gives us a terrific opportunity to use the outdoors to academic advantage.  In my recent post on the positive effect of nature on children's attention spans, I promised some practical tips on how to incorporate more 'green' time into your homeschool day.  Inspired by a master in the use of nature for education, Charlotte →