Elementary Homeschool
5 Flexible Ways to Use Multi-Subject Homeschool Resources
This post has been sponsored by Classical Academic Press and Time4Learning.com We've all been there before. You are standing at the entrance to a homeschool convention exhibitors hall with…
Virtual Field Trips a Part of Your Home School!
Posted By Volunteer Contributor Kimberly Smith When I think about a field trip, I think about touring a city with a guide walking and talking about the buildings and history while we soak…
How to Build Skills and Confidence in Your Young Writer!
Guest post by Melissa Webb It was my first year in middle school. My new 6th-grade history teacher was young, energetic, and stylish! I just knew I would love her. And as a lifelong…
Homeschooling Children with Down Syndrome
Guest post by Kelly Stone. World Down Syndrome Day is March 21 each year (3/21). That date was chosen because people with Down syndrome have a third copy of the 21st chromosome. Although…
Wholesome Books List – Middle School
In previous posts, we brought you lists of wholesome books for Early Elementary and Elementary lists. This time we're heading to focus on our middle school students! (For a printable version…
What Kind of Homeschooler are YOU?
I know, another poll? "Ain't nobody got time for that!" We get it! But... if you could squeeze out about 3-5 minutes to answer a few questions about the type of homeschooler you are and your…
Fun Ways to Learn History
Admitting I love history, is something I would never thought I would say. I found it boring. The few times I remember liking history was when we dove a little deeper in school. When we did…
The Preschool Years Foundation
The preschool years are an exciting but intense time for us as parents, and for our children. Schooling choices, potty training, and socialization. In the beginning, we fought our way through…
My Thoughts on Standardized Testing for Homeschoolers
Volunteer Contributor Post I often hear fellow mom friends, whose children attend elementary and middle school in traditional schools, complain about standardized testing. I feel so sorry…
Wholesome Books List – Elementary
Last month, we talked about how important reading aloud is to children. Since the focus in that post was early readers, this month we wanted to provide you with a list suitable for children to…