How to Teach Handwriting in Your Homeschool I truly enjoy teaching our children how to write. Though it can be a tedious subject for them to learn, it’s a fun subject to create a foundation for learning in your home. I’ve had many friends reach out to me with questions as to how in the world I teach handwriting. Many of them have children that start off excited and after the third lesson, they're wanting to throw their pencils and run off to play. My answer to them? Give them

One of our greatest joys as a family is being in the garden during the summer months. We homeschool year-round but many of our “schooling” days during the summer is spent learning in the garden. There are so many learning opportunities when you garden with children. Homesteading is not as easy as you would think. Things just happen that may or may not be in your control. There are bugs, rodents and other larger animals, years with minimal rainfall, wind storms, plant cages th

Morning Sickness. Oh, you're so, so sick. I've been there! You have multiple children that need your attention, some kind of mess in your house, dishes exploding in the sink, meals to make, loads of laundry, and all you can do is lay there on the cold tile bathroom floor in between sessions of getting sick. You feel an overwhelming sense of guilt because of well, all of the above. A new baby is such a blessing and gift from the Lord. It can also feel like 9 months is 15 year

BIBLE We’re taking a slightly more Charlotte Mason approach this year. I have a lot to learn about her philosophy and I’m excited to read the rest of her volumes. Not all that I share will be considered CM though, but instead what works for our family. While I believe she was way beyond wise, I still think there is a place for children’s storybook Bibles. We’re going to be teaching Bible the way she recommends with recitation and picture studies (which I share below), but our