Multi-Sensory Materials for Individual Learning Styles
Our family has loved the Who Was.....? series for a long time. Earlier this year, I posted a list of the books in the series about US Presidents and First Ladies. I was curious this week to see how many books there were featuring women that could be used to study women's history. Here is … Continue reading Who Was ___________? In Women’s History
I don't know about you, but I am always looking to streamline things in our homeschool. I love it when I can combine different subjects so it doesn't feel like we are learning separate, unconnected information. Recently, I found two books that I am using to plan some of our lessons for next year. You … Continue reading Create Your Own Homeschool Curriculum with Literature
Math is one of those subjects that is important to keep fresh over the summer. But who wants to sit and do worksheets in the summer? We like to use math games, projects, and life skills to keep our math skills sharp. One of the best places to strengthen math skills is in the garden! … Continue reading 10 Math Skills You Can Practice in the Garden
Have you ever written down the 'keys' to your homeschooling? Maybe why you homeschool, what works best in your homeschool, or what bonds you and your family together during a homeschooling week? Last year, I had an opportunity to do a guest post on this subject and I am glad I did because now I … Continue reading 5 Keys to Our Homeschooling Life
These days, it seems many children have difficulties reading situations, responding to people and situations appropriately, and being flexible thinkers. Sometimes, these children have been diagnosed with ADHD, autism or a related disorder and sometimes not. So how do we help children develop these social skills so they can function better in the world around … Continue reading Targeting Social Skills in Your Homeschool