I was asked what some of the books were that we read in our homeschool, in addition to the literature books we purchased with our curriculum, and so today, I will share some reading lists with you. This isn’t a comprehensive list because some of the lesson plans were recycled over the years. I borrowed…
Happy Independence Day! I wanted to wish you a wonderful Fourth of July and to let you know about my Storyteller Squad blog that speaks of the importance of knowing our nation’s history and what the United States Constitution says. I hope you will check it out. It’s a short read, about four minutes. How…
My son married last fall, and my daughter married this spring. Weddings elicit a range of emotions which include excitement and joy, along with feeling overwhelmed and stressed. How to pay for a wedding is among the top concerns. One wants a beautiful and memorable day honoring the nuptials and couple, but going into huge…
Accountability is important in your homeschool journey. Today, I will talk about three ways to stay accountable. The first is usually required by the state, and the others are highly recommended. Complete form with state When you begin homeschooling, the state often asks that you report your homeschool online. I live in Wisconsin, so I…
I learned some interesting tidbits while reading through an old cookbook my aunt gave me. The cookbook contained stories and recipes from the 1930s, the Great Depression years. Today, I’ll share some of the interesting facts gleaned from the cookbook. Tomatoes for breakfast One thing I noted was that when families didn’t have oranges for…
Since we celebrate mothers in May, I wanted to share some of the things I learned from my mom. Today, I’ll cover eight. There are countless things my mom taught me over the years, but here are some that quickly come to mind. What are some of the things that you learned from your mom?…
The older I get the more I realize I am like my mom. Today, I will share three ways I’m like my mother. I worry about weather and travel. The first way I’m like my mother is that I worry about weather and travel. In my younger days when my mom would call to warn…
Plans change in a flash. This is a story about how I got a broken leg and a broken foot by missing a few steps on the stairs. Perhaps I should learn to hold my plans loosely. Missed last few steps equals broken leg My writing goals fell behind after two separate weeks of spring…
This blog includes tributes to a horse, a cat, and some people whom I’ve lost from my life. In Ecclesiastes 3, it says “there is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to…
Etiquette used to be more common. Teaching good manners in your homeschool will help your child to stand out and succeed because everyone appreciates the respect illustrated in such behavior. Here are a few etiquette tips to get you started: Etiquette equals thanking people for gifts Send thank you cards. When someone gives you a…