Several of you have asked, so here it is: the story behind our homeschool. This is the short version. In the coming weeks, I plan to write more about Christian classical homeschooling and how our family makes it work.I’d never heard of homeschooling until several years after my children were born. When my oldest wasContinueContinue reading “Our Christian Classical Homeschooling Journey”
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Revolve 2010 (review)
What do the New Testament, a quiz on being a talkaholic, Jordin Sparks, the 411 on guys, and celeb drama have in common? They’re all packed into the new Revolve 2010 Biblezine. A Biblezine is a combination of the complete text of the New Testament (NCV) in a colorful magazine format designed especially for teenContinueContinue reading “Revolve 2010 (review)”
What’s Your Style?
What’s your homeschooling style? If you’re not sure, or if you’re curious about some of other styles out there, I thought I’d detail some of the highlights here for you. Of course, there are many variations, but I think these are the main styles.Classical homeschooling is based on the classics, with three basic stages thatContinueContinue reading “What’s Your Style?”
Chicken Soup for Mom’s Soul
Hope I don’t get in trouble for borrowing my title from a popular line of books, but I thought it conveyed what I wanted to say. When you’re physically sick, what’s the best thing to eat (especially if it’s winter)? Chicken soup! When you’re emotionally exhausted from being around your children 24/7 while trying toContinueContinue reading “Chicken Soup for Mom’s Soul”
Goal Check – Jan.
How are you progressing on your 2010 goals/resolutions? Are you ready to cash in your shiny gym membership for a box of Godiva chocolates yet or have you lost that pesky 20 pounds yet?Since I made my goals public, I thought I’d review my progress so far. Below is my original post, 2010 Goals. TheContinueContinue reading “Goal Check – Jan.”
Organization Defined and Explained
Many people ask, “Why bother to organize? It is too much work!” That has an easy answer: organization equals peace and consistency! In addition, I think that it is much less work to teach in an organized space than to try to find space and tools to teach every day. You reap what you sow:ContinueContinue reading “Organization Defined and Explained”
Beyond Blah
It’s that time of year again. You know, the one that follows the most wonderful time of the year. It’s the mid-winter blah time of the year. No matter how much you and your kids love snow, you’re bound to get tired of it at some point during the cold, dark, shorter winter days. CanContinueContinue reading “Beyond Blah”
Crafty Containers
A reader posed this question in answer to my poll the other week: “What are some tips you have to organize art/craft supplies for homeschool? I have one of those under the bed containers (because my space is extremely limited) and get very frustrated with it!” The answer to this great question really has twoContinueContinue reading “Crafty Containers”
The Value of To-Do Lists
I love lists. I love them so much that I have lists of my lists. I have lists in several different spots. The two most important things that lists do for me are to keep me on track and to give me satisfaction when I can cross something off of one.Without a list, I flounderContinueContinue reading “The Value of To-Do Lists”
I’m Here for You
Really. I am. I’m not here to give myself another thing to do. I’m not here to brag about how organized my bookshelves are. I’m not here to confess that occasionally my desk looks like a hurricane blew across it (like it does today).I AM here to come alongside of you in this homeschooling andContinueContinue reading “I’m Here for You”
Bethany LaShell 