Homeschooling

Did you and your littles participate in your local summer reading program? We did! It was a wonderful weekly commitment to: visit our library, find new books, chart our reading adventures, listen to story time, do crafts, and scoop up some great coupons for local businesses after completing each week. Our library really went above …

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Summer vacation — a time for families to enjoy road trips, splashing in the pool, camping under the stars, and backyard barbeques. It’s also a great time to get lost between the covers of a book. Many public libraries host fun and inspiring summer reading programs. The only question is which books, out of the …

When you think of homeschooling your children, what sounds like the most difficult part?  Choosing curriculum?  Creating lesson plans?  Recalling long-forgotten skills like multiplying mixed fractions or balancing chemical equations?  While every homeschooling parent will have his or her own unique list of challenges, most will agree that the majority of the complications actually have …

Last week my 3 year old and I started a new bedtime tradition — we are reading our first chapter book! I’ve been looking forward to this day for quite some time: the day when she was eager to listen and not get stressed that there were fewer or no pictures. I’m thrilled to adventure …

My son is about to turn three so we have started thinking about whether or not preschool is right for him or not. Besides looking into different schools, I’ve really been trying to incorporate some preschool activities into our daily life. Preschool at home is easy and can be fun! Even the mess is a …

For four years my husband and I have been homeschooling our two older children, who are now in fifth and seventh grades.  Prior to that, our kids had attended both private and public schools.  I am not one of those people who insists that only one type of education is the “right” one.  Homeschooling is …

If you’ve started the preschool search for your child, you know how daunting and confusing the task can be. To help you get started, here are 10 things to look for as you start touring preschools. 1) A balanced curriculum: A good preschool has a well-planned curriculum that promotes social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive …

Changing schools for any child is never easy. Even if they are the most social and outgoing child in the world. But sometimes a move is necessary for a family and kids have to change schools. Saying goodbye to friends, moving to a new city, and making new friends can be very challenging for any …

September is rolling around and your sweet little baby who isn’t really your baby anymore, is ready to go to Kindergarten! Are they prepared? Did you teach them everything they should know? You’re feeling anxious and excited and nervous all at the same time. My son is two and I’m already feeling those emotions just …

When it comes to books, I’m a historical fiction kind of girl. As long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to “old” stories – the ones filled with period dresses, adventures in the unknown and bedtime at sundown. Don’t all us mothers dream of a sundown bedtime? Even though my daughter is just two, …