Play School
There are so many reasons why we homeschool. Good education, quality time with our children, individualized instruction, flexibility, and even God-centered learning are just some of the reasons that may come to mind. We [...]
The Monolingual Parent’s Guide to Creating a Free Foreign Language Course for their High School Student
I am a polyglot and self-proclaimed language nerd. I am proficient in Spanish, can communicate in German and Brazilian Portuguese, am familiar with American Sign Language (ASL), and know a few words and phrases [...]
Mommy and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Homeschool Day
I was introduced to the book Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, written by Judith Viorst, and I thought to myself, “Some days really do feel that way.” Then another [...]
Find joy in encouraging others: Be a Mentor
What a terrible week. No one likes their schoolwork. It takes all day. I can’t get a meal on the table. Laundry is piled on the floor. I’ve been a frustrated, mean mom all week. [...]
We Pursued the Apprenticeship Option
Our three homeschool-graduate children all benefited from hands-on work in fields of their interest while in high school. They had the advantage of a father that was self-employed in general contracting, but that fact [...]