Homeschool Conventions, Teaching, and Repentance
We go to homeschool conventions for encouragement and inspiration. But sometimes we end up discouraged and overwhelmed. How can we leave with joy and not fear?
Thanks, Moms: 6 Things I’ve Learned from My Own Homeschool Moms
As a 2nd-generation homeschooler I can begin to appreciate how much I owe my own homeschool moms. Yes, Moms. Because not only do I have a personal experience with my own wonderful mother and her homeschooling, but my fabulous mother-in-law was also a homeschooler.
Why Homeschool? The varied and evolving reasons for homeschooling
As a second-generation homeschooler, it has been fascinating to watch the evolving homeschooling community over the past few decades. It is especially intriguing to notice the diverse reasons WHY families choose to homeschool today. Let’s look at some recent statistics, and hear from over a dozen different homeschool Mamas!
World War 2 Booklist for Middle School and High School
In true #TextbookFreeHistory fashion, I’ve collected an epic booklist full of WW2 nonfiction, biography, memoir, and fiction for middle school and high school students!
Why Bother? What’s the point of a great education if your children can’t seem to remember most of it?
What is the point of providing a true, good, and beautiful education if our children may not even be able to remember most of it?
Homeschool High School: Free Curriculum Plan for US Government and Economics Courses
Can you teach high school level US Government and Economics courses at home? Can you teach them #TextbookFree? In this post I share our planned course of study, book list, and resource compilation for these two high school electives (US Government and Economics)…my gift to you!
Playing with Words: Poetry Free Writing
Free writing is a delightful part of our family’s life, and one of our favorite ways to play with words is through writing poetry. In this video, I give some tips and strategies for including poetry free writing in your family’s life, and share some IRL examples from our family!
Lord of the Rings Character Championship Bracket: Round 3
Lord of the Rings Character Championship, Round 3