This post discussing Christian Book Homeschool Sale contains affiliate link(s) which means that I receive some form of compensation in return (at no additional cost to you) if you purchase through my link:) Happy Monday, everyone! Today is a big day over at Christianbook.com. They are having a special Homeschool sale on several of the curriculum that they sell including Apologia, Saxon, Math in Focus, and Progeny. Select items from each of these curriculum are on sale for between 25-35% off which really adds up when you are talking about items such as these. With that in mind, I wanted to let you all know about this sale and…
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Finding Hope in the Homeschooling Process.
This post discussing finding hope in the homeschooling process may contain affiliate link(s) which means that I receive some form of compensation in return (at no additional cost to you) if you purchase through my link:) “Those who fling soul and body down in joyful abandonment to whatever choice the Father may make for them, rest in the confidence that God will make no errors, in timing or anything else.” – Elisabeth Elliot So you’ve decided to homeschool your kids. You truly believe that this choice is one that God wants for you and your family. Are you scared? Definitely! But you are also super excited because you feel…
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Choosing a Homeschool Style 101
Growing up, I knew that there were many different curriculums that you could use to homeschool your kids. We used Abeka for most of my grade school, but I also knew there was Saxon and Paces, along with many others too. That said, I do not know if I ever heard of choosing a homeschool style or method (homeschool method and style will be used interchangeably, in this post). When I finally heard that there are different methods, I was shocked to find out there are actually 10 different methods. They are as follows: Classical, Charlotte Mason, Traditional, Montessori, Waldorf, Unit Studies, Unschooling, Worldschooling, Eclectic, and Roadschooling. I’m going…
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Homeschool Room Inspiration
This post discussing how homeschool room inspiration may contain affiliate link(s) which means that I receive some form of compensation in return (at no additional cost to you) if you purchase through my link:) Happy Friday, everyone! You’ve almost made it through the week and are looking at the weekend 😉 It’s funny, because for me, Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays are the most chill days of the week. Anywho:) One of my favorite things to browse on Pinterest is homeschool room inspiration which has become much more prevalent lately since so many families are having to do virtual school and create space in their homes for that. It is very…
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Your Homeschool is a Gift
This post discussing how your homeschool is a gift may contain affiliate link(s) which means that I receive some form of compensation in return (at no additional cost to you) if you purchase through my link:) “This job has been given to me to do. Therefore, it is a gift. Therefore, it is a privilege. Therefore, it is an offering I may make to God. Therefore, it is to be done gladly, if it is done for Him. Here, not somewhere else, I may learn God’s way. In this job, not in some other, God looks for faithfulness.” – Elisabeth Elliot (link HERE) It’s Monday. You have several piles…
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Benefits of Homeschooling
This post discussing the benefits of homeschooling may contain affiliate link(s) which means that I receive some form of compensation in return (at no additional cost to you) if you purchase through my link:) “The education of even a small child, therefore, does not aim at preparing him for school, but for life.” – Maria Montessori (link here) “I’m thinking of homeschooling my children, but I don’t know if I have the patience” “I would homeschool my kids, but I do not even know how to get started” “How am I supposed to know what curriculum to use?” “Is it possible to have a real routine if you do…
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20+ Bible Verses about Gratitude
This post discussing Bible verses about gratitude may contain affiliate link(s) which means that I receive some form of compensation in return (at no additional cost to you) if you purchase through my link:) Over the past couple of weeks, I have focused a lot on bringing together helpful and fun fall resources for our homeschooling activities (click the following link to discover a list of “Fall Bucket List Ideas for Families” or this one about “Free Printable Fall Worksheets for Kids”). With that said, as we move into the holiday season, I have been thinking about different ways to bring hearts of thankfulness and praise into our daily life.…
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The Beauty of Change
This post discussing dealing with change in life may contain affiliate link(s) which means that I receive some form of compensation in return (at no additional cost to you) if you purchase through my link:) “Autumn is the season that teaches us that change can be beautiful.” – Heather A. Stillufsen Change. A word that can spark many different emotions in our minds and hearts. It can be hard in a world that is ever-changing to find comfort, stability and peace. Yet, I am reminded of not only the challenges that change brings, but also the beauty of change. Many of you who read my blog know some…
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10 Fun and Simple Back to School Ideas for Homeschoolers
This post discussing homeschooling back to school ideas may contain affiliate link(s) which means that I receive some form of compensation in return (at no additional cost to you) if you purchase through my link:) “Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.” – Anthony J. D’angelo (quote found here) “…a passion for learning,” as D’angelo put it. How do we develop that in the hearts and minds of our children? As we see all the “back to school” memorabilia in so many of the stores and hear it in many conversations around us, it can be easy to feel excited, overwhelmed,…
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How to Choose the Best Homeschool Curriculum
This post discussing how to choose the best homeschool curriculum may contain affiliate link(s) which means that I receive some form of compensation in return (at no additional cost to you) if you purchase through my link:) “If our children were to grow up truthful, they must be taught by those who had a regard for truth; and not just a casual regard, a delicate regard. On this point, we were adamant.” – Amy Carmichael Over the past several decades, homeschooling has become a much more prominent topic, overall. With that said, it has become even more crucial to families across the country in light of the events…
