How a Dance Party Saved Our Homeschool?!? You may be a bit perplexed as to how a dance party in one's home could "rescue" a homeschool. Be patient with me, grab a cup of your favorite beverage (I got some coffee right now!), and hear our story. I share our story with you because I would ...
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7 Tips for Successful Storytime With All Ages At Home
One of the best parts of our homeschool day is storytime! (I'd rank our Homeschool Morning Gathering as #1 but my boys love storytime!)
Now, in case you don't know, I have 5 boys ages 1-12. And we all participate in storytime. Let me share with you just how we do storytime ...
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6 Lesson Extensions for Life of Fred Butterflies Ch. 6
Here we are once more with our favorite math character, Fred! In Life with Fred Butterflies Ch. 6, Fred talks about:
triangles
addition
astronomy
constellations
Other presented concepts include practicing addition to 9, telling time, skips counting by 5s, and collinear points (I ...
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Our Relaxed, Eclectic Homeschool Environment for 5 Boys
Do you enjoy seeing and hearing about other homeschools? I love to "neb" (Pittsburgh-ese term for being nosy!) and discover out how others find ways in their home to provide a successful learning environment. I thought it was about time that I share how we operate (or at least try ...
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How to Homeschool Boys (Without Losing Your Mind!)
Are you homeschooling your boys and wondering how to do it without losing your mind? As a homeschool soccer mom to five boys, I've learned some tricks along the way. Here are my tips that I hope help you enjoy learning at home with your boys :)
As a mom of five boys, I ...
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