Written by contributor Cheryl of the 2:1 conference and CherylPitt.com. "Freedom is the oxygen of the soul." Moshe Dayan What happened to our love of learning? Where did the fun go? Why am I always frustrated? Worse, why are the boys always frustrated? This can't be all there is. These are …
Archives for June 2013
Summer learning links and ideas
Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool, also blogs about motherhood at Steady Mom Summer will officially knock on our doors later this week, and everything outdoors is bursting with life. Indoors we are bursting too--to get out and enjoy different activities--biking, swimming at the beach, …
Weekend links
Facing resistance from your kids :: Yarns of the Heart (Jena's blog was so helpful to me as an early homeschooler; I have so many of her posts bookmarked to refer back to!) Why are homeschooled kids so annoying? :: Catholic Exchange DIY soap crayons - made by kids :: Childhood 101 It …
Weekend giveaway: Sparkle Stories
This giveaway has ended. Thanks for entering! Welcome to another weekend giveaway--sponsored by Sparkle Stories! It's been a few years since our family first heard of Sparkle, and even though my kids are now 8, 9, and 10, these audio stories still feature prominently in our lives. Car …
Plans for “summer school” at home
Written by contributor Jessica Fisher of Life as Mom and Good Cheap Eats This week our family completed our eleventh year of homeschooling. Really? How did that happen?! The time has passed so quickly. It seems like just yesterday my son was doing beginning reading and now this week he turns …