"Texas Independence Day" Fun Ways to Teach Beginning Research Skills What's a great way to teach your kiddos about their state's history and government? I've got some fun ideas to get you started. Since I live in Texas, let's use that state as our example. Today, March 2, is Texas Independence Day. In one of the homeschool discussion groups I'm in, a homeschool … [Read more...] about Texas Independence Day – Fun Ways to Teach Beginning Research Skills
Today Is The National Homeschool Day of Prayer
Today, November 1, is the National Homeschooling Day of Prayer. My family started homeschooling in the 1980s and I am so very grateful for the Lord’s strength and guidance during those 20 + years. Homeschooling was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but it was also the most rewarding. If I had to choose, I would do it all again. And now our grandbabies are … [Read more...] about Today Is The National Homeschool Day of Prayer
The 12 Things I Learned From The Donut Lady (aka My Mom)
The 12 Things I Learned From My Mom My mom was known as the "Donut Lady" in our hometown of Rugby, North Dakota. Just about everybody loves donuts, and our local community, family and friends loved her special touch. She lived to be 100 years old, just a few months short of her 101st birthday, and she was a treasure. She had such a joyful spirit and loved being silly and … [Read more...] about The 12 Things I Learned From The Donut Lady (aka My Mom)
How to Discover Your Child’s Learning Style
How do you figure out your child's learning style? Knowing your child's learning style will open up their whole world. Your job, as a homeschool parent, is to help your child develop a love of learning. It is not to teach them everything they will ever need to know before they graduate. In fact, by teaching to your child's learning style, it will give them one of the most … [Read more...] about How to Discover Your Child’s Learning Style
How to Plan a Family Staycation
Planning a Family Staycation Thanks to the price of gas, the cost of food, and the economy in general, more and more families are choosing to stay near home for their vacations. Internet bloggers have coined a new word to describe this trend - "Staycation"! Staycations seem to be the latest trend in family-oriented "time away" vacations. Basically, a "staycation" is a vacation … [Read more...] about How to Plan a Family Staycation