What’s that sound I hear? It’s new textbooks and workbooks being cracked open for the very first time. It’s the pages of a new favorite historical novel being flipped. What’s that I’m smelling? My favorite scent: new books and paper, freshly sharpened pencils and math blocks.What’s the occasion? It’s the first day of school inContinueContinue reading “Crackle and Sniff”
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Reality Check
I had fully intended to write a detailed post about planning for the upcoming school year for my Heart of the Matter post today; however, what flew from the tips of my fingers was more along the lines of the importance of finding the balance between the necessity of planning and the reality of plansContinueContinue reading “Reality Check”
What Makes a Book a Classic?
What makes a book a classic? Why is it important to read classic books? While you may know that certain books are classics and that you should read them, you may not be able to articulate the answers to these two questions. The Associated Press posted an online article that discussed this same question andContinueContinue reading “What Makes a Book a Classic?”
Online Parenting & Homeschooling Conference
Heart of the Matter is sponsoring a Parenting and Homeschooling Conference totally online August 3-7. Come listen and get pumped for the upcoming school year. Be inspired by your favorite homeschool speakers and writers from the comfort of your own home. We invite you to join us online for the second annual Heart of theContinueContinue reading “Online Parenting & Homeschooling Conference”
A Matter of Character
How important is a person’s character? Very! By nature, children (and grownups, too!) are selfish and thoughtless. Dedicated training and effort are needed to change these traits into selflessness and thoughtfulness. Actions are caught, not taught, as the saying goes, so as parents what we do is highly important. However, character can also be taught.ContinueContinue reading “A Matter of Character”
Homeschool Magazine DISCOUNT!
Woo-hoo!! Let’s join a homeschool party hosted by The Old Schoolhouse (TOS)! The party has two main components: a $5 discount off a 2-year magazine subscription (or renewal) and 19 FREE, physical gifts (not downloads)!If you’ve never subscribed to the TOS magazine, you don’t know what you’re missing! Click here to get an idea ofContinueContinue reading “Homeschool Magazine DISCOUNT!”
From Vacation to Field Trip in the Blink of an Eye
Doesn’t everyone need a real vacation away from the books, jobs, phones, emails, and the neighbor’s dog barking at 3:00 a.m.? Well, sure, but the real question is, do your kids need a vacation away from learning? The answer to that question is a resounding no! Do they have to realize that they’re learning? Well,ContinueContinue reading “From Vacation to Field Trip in the Blink of an Eye”
Your Space
Heart of the Matter Online is hosting a Creative Homeschooling series this summer. Today’s topic is mini-offices. If you’ve been homeschooling for any length of time and if you’ve been surfing the ‘net for ideas, you’ve seen these file-folder offices that you personalize with facts you want your child to learn or references you wantContinueContinue reading “Your Space”
Summer School & More
My latest articles to be posted at Heart of the Matter Online are in the July/Summer edition of the magazine! And no, I’m not talking about schooling year-round. Our family has chosen to school according to a more traditional school calendar, although we do make it work for us and not the other way around.ContinueContinue reading “Summer School & More”
Yes, I do!
Organize my vacations, that is. Doesn’t everyone? No? Well, do you want to learn how you can really relax while you’re on vacation? Read my latest article over at Heart of the Matter Online to find out. It’s not nearly as painful as it sounds, I promise! Leave me a note & let me knowContinueContinue reading “Yes, I do!”
Bethany LaShell 