"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
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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
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
Teaching Your Kids To Think For Themselves
How do you teach your kids to think for themselves? Last week I had a great visit with a group of parents and grandparents about how to teach children to think for themselves. We all want that for our kids, don't we. Let's talk about 5 strategies for helping kids make wise decisions. 1. The first step is to let your children see how you make good … [Read more...] about Teaching Your Kids To Think For Themselves
Angela England Interview on Raising Self-Sufficient Children
I had the great opportunity to interview Angela England, author of Backyard Farming on an Acre (More or Less) and the owner of UntrainedHousewives.com. Angela and her husband, Sidney, live inside the city limits on a quarter of an acre where they raise their five children and practice the same skills and techniques that she discusses in her wonderful book. Gardening or … [Read more...] about Angela England Interview on Raising Self-Sufficient Children
