Busy families appreciate tools that can multi-task. This is certainly true about what we've come to expect from planners and calendars. And TAN Books are definitely up to the task. TAN's unique and beautifully designed planners are an ideal way to remind us, as we are scheduling activities and appointments, who's ultimately in charge of our future. To use King's Solomon's words: "Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will be established." (Proverbs Continue Reading
10 Essential Tools That Make Homeshooling Easier
There are the books and the school supplies, of course. But beyond that, what are some helpful tools to keep handy for your homeschool? Here's my list of the items that have kept our homeschooling running more smoothly over the years. And don't forget that every successful homeschool needs a PLAN, so a program like Homeschool Tracker makes everything easier! Abacus: This simple counting tool is your child's first and most easy-to-use math manipulative. Use the beads to do simple Continue Reading
Piper Computer Kit Review
Computers drive our digital age, so it's natural for today's child to ask "how do you build them?" That's what Piper's Computer Kit is all about: bringing hands-on STEAM learning to children who are curious about computers and coding. They can actually build their own computer and then launch an exciting Minecraft mission to save Earth from destruction. The Piper Computer Kit kit comes with everything you'll need for the project from start to end; it's all housed in a sturdy, protective Continue Reading
My Favorite Homeschool Memes, Volume 1
Life's no fun if you can't laugh at yourself, so here goes. I learned at home from grades 9 through 12. I don't want you to choke on your coffee, but I actually did have a social life. So do our children, who are also homeschooled. Still, the stereotype persists. We don't just make friends with each other. We actually circulate. In society, no less! But behind a lot of joking is usually a kernel of truth. Homeschoolers can be notoriously laid back. After all, we invented Continue Reading
6 Common Homeschooling Mistakes to Avoid
Every homeschooling family will make mistakes and have regrets along the way. Here are some of ours, and the changes we made. #1 Doing it all yourself. After many years of homeschooling primarily on my own, it was a humbling experience to admit I couldn't do everything myself. When I tried to, the results were sub-par. Ouch. Please get help if you need it! This comes in all sorts of forms: Hire a tutor for one or more subjects. Ask if another homeschooling family can help out. For Continue Reading
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