I've been a homeschool teacher for over fifteen years, and have now added two years of private school teaching to my repertoire. Here are five of the things that make my life as a teacher so much easier! Whether you've been in the trenches for a good long while, or are just getting started and need some pointers, this post is for you. A Good Backpack: Over the years I've tried a lot of different bags, with many different designs and bells and whistles. A lot of the hip and Continue Reading
Beautiful Coloring & Activity Pages for Ascension Day
The Feast of the Ascension, forty days after Easter, commemorates the ascending of Jesus Christ to Heaven from Mount Olivet. You can read the full story of this glorious event in Luke Chapter 1, verses 1-11. Here's is a snippet. “You shall receive the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you, and you shall be witnesses unto Me... even to the uttermost part of the earth. And when He had said these things, while they looked on, He was raised up: and a cloud received Him out of Continue Reading
Here’s Some Beautiful Spring Poetry to Inspire You!
March has come in like a lion! The arrival of spring after winter's hardness and biting cold seems truly magical. Everything in nature is waking up around us, and something seems to wake up inside of the human heart and soul, too. The coming of Easter happens at this time, melding perfectly with the annual theme of renewal. Over the centuries, many gift poets have captured that invigorating feeling that spring brings each year. Here are some of my favorites for you to enjoy and Continue Reading
Looking for a Fun and Effective Typing Program for Your Homeschoolers?
We added Typing Instructor Gold to our homeschool in 2021 so that our older children can get an essential 21st century skill in hand, and have fun doing it. This Windows program includes a simple but engaging interface, practice, drills and games. Customize your lessons and your themes. You can take a quick assessment at the beginning if you’re not sure about skill level. I’ve got our program set up for multiple children, and multiple skill levels. My younger children are “getting their feet Continue Reading
Ba Ba Battle Sheep Game Review
Do you like simple games that are quick to learn, but fun enough to have real sticking power? We just tried a game like this called Battle Sheep, courtesy of the homeschooling team at Timberdoodle. When you're busy raising a family and managing a home, you tend to appreciate those games that can be finished up in a short amount of time, like checkers or bingo. Battle Sheep, being comprised of just two components - the moveable board grid and the sheep tiles - and averaging about ten minutes Continue Reading
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