3 Ways to Help Older Children Choose Books ~ Written by Amber O’Neal Johnston from Heritage Mom When my kids were little, selecting books for them was fun. I would pour through booklists and browse the shelves of indie shops eyeing all the titles I planned to get in my next book haul. I’d gather …
Amber’s Homeschool Day in the Life (with a 7, 9, 11, & 13-year-old)
Amber’s Homeschool Day in the Life (with a 7-, 9-, 11-, and 13-year-old) ~ Written by Amber O’Neal Johnston from Heritage Mom I’ve gotten some of my best ideas from reading about how other homeschoolers spend their days. Every family organizes their time differently, but whenever I glimpse …
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5 Steps to Update Your Homeschool Schedule Mid-Year
5 Steps to Update Your Homeschool Schedule Mid-Year ~ Written by Amber O'Neal Johnston from Heritage Mom Now is the time of year for new beginnings. Yes, they can technically happen at any time, but the new year always feels like a fresh slate to sketch out our vision, update goals, and realign …
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Historic Homes: The Perfect Place for a Field Trip
Historic Homes: The Perfect Place for a Field Trip ~ Written by Amber O' Neal Johnston When my oldest daughter was very young, I didn’t regularly pursue opportunities to visit historic homes. In fact, it wasn’t on my radar at all. But eventually, our field trips became predictable and a bit stale …
8 Easy Ways to Enjoy Poetry in Your Homeschool
8 Easy Ways to Enjoy Poetry in Your Homeschool ~ Written by Amber O' Neal Johnston of Heritage Mom In winter I get up at night And dress by yellow candlelight. In summer, quite the other way, I have to go to bed by day. This stanza from “Bed in Summer” by Robert Louis Stevenson was the …