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This last year I hit a breaking point. I knew where I wanted to go, but I just could not get there. No matter how I arranged my schedule, or ordered my project lists, I never seemed to make progress because I didn’t know where to start. I didn’t know which THING was the priority. …
How Whiteboarding Made Me More Productive and Effective at HomeRead More
One of the first things I whispered into each of my children’s little ears after meeting them for the first time was the promise that I would teach them everything I know about Jesus. I started with reading them The Jesus Storybook Bible, and then one by one I took them through the Fruit of …
Summer is a time for reading good books for the sheer fun of reading. My 7-year old boy is ecstatic about the summer reading program at our local library, and I’m ecstatic that he is ecstatic. In the summer, I aim to give him plenty of freedom to read the books he wants to read …
Are you thinking about transitioning from public school to homeschool? This post shares the reasons why we chose to pull our son out of public school and go back to homeschool instead. Last summer I shared on my YouTube channel that we were sending my son to public school for his first grade year. Then right …
5 Reasons Why We Pulled Our Son Out of Public SchoolRead More
Home education has continued to be a huge learning curve for me, but every year that goes by God continues to give wisdom, courage, and peace in our decision to homeschool our children. I started intentional toddler time with Sam when he was just shy of two years old. Because I knew we planned to …
Our Homeschool Curriculum Choices {First Grade & Preschool)Read More
This year begins our first official year of homeschooling. Even though we decided to jump in with Kindergarten last year with my oldest, this is the first year we will be reporting to the state. Although I’ve certainly enjoyed the last several years of developing our learning philosophy and family culture, I’m excited to finally …
I didn’t create a reading list for this year like I have in the past. Instead, I challenged myself to read 40 books by the end of the year. This goal includes the chapter books I read-aloud with the children as well as what I read for myself. I am keeping up with my progress …
When my oldest son was born, I promised him that I would tell him everything I know about Jesus. I’ve since made that promise to each of my other two children. It didn’t take me long in my motherhood journey to figure out that I needed a plan to teach my children about Jesus. In …
Why I’m Glad I Used the Fruit of the Spirit Curriculum for ToddlersRead More
How can we teach our kids character without using behavior charts and bribes? Here’s how we can encourage a real heart change! By contributing writer Liz. Charlotte Mason wrote, “The habits of the child become the character of the man.” As parents it is our job to guide our children towards becoming the person they will …
Five Ways to Build Character in Your Kids Without Resorting to Behavior Charts and BribesRead More
It’s been a while since I gave you an update on the books I’ve been reading. The last few months have been filled with some life changing books, and I want to share them with you. Here’s what I’ve been reading lately: Life-changing books: Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full: Gospel Meditations for Busy …
From My Bookshelf to Yours: Life Changing Books I’ve Read LatelyRead More
I am in love with using notebooks to organize our homeschool life. I use notebooks for everything. They are amazing! I’ve shared with you my planning notebook and my prayer notebook already, and today I’m going to share with you the notebook I use to keep my kindergartener organized. I’ve created a video to show …
Getting Organized with a Kindergarten Notebook {plus how we do calendar time}Read More
One of my favorite ways to introduce my children to Jesus is through children’s storybook bibles. We certainly read our fair share to them from the “big kid” Bible, but the storybooks help to bring the Bible stories to life and illustrate them in a way that’s more easily understood by children. However, not all …
3 Excellent Children’s Bibles that Our Family LovesRead More
