A Homeschool Mom's Letter to Saint Nick ~ Written by Kara Anderson Hey there, Santa. This is little Kara Anderson (Barbie Dream House, 1982). I wanted to let you know that I have been pretty good this year, all things considered. I have stopped trying to do all the things on …
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PE ideas for homeschoolers who don’t live on 5 acres
Written by Rozanne Dioso-Lopez of Tomfoolery and Shenanigans. The dining room table begins to shake. Someone keeps re-adjusting themselves in their seat. Then it’s the finger-tapping. My coffee, previously still, begins to sway in its cup. Shortly after the table movement, the …
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Christmas Around the World
Written by Heidi Scovel of Mt. Hope Chronicles Christmas is a beautiful season of celebration. I love the comfort of familiar traditions, but I also enjoy discovering new ways to share the delights of the season with my children while learning about the world around us. We read stories, listen …
How to create a stress-free homeschool this December
Written by Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers This is the time of year when my kids appreciate the fact that we started school in early July. We have been off since last week and will be off until after New Year's. We do this so that we can slow down and enjoy the Christmas season …
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The 10 commandments of a family road trip
Written by Jamie Martin of Simple Homeschool and Steady Mom My personal love of road trips stems from childhood--when Dad and I would hop into his rusty Toyota Celica, often without a destination in mind, and hit the open road most weekends. Though we never went far, I loved those hours spent in …