7 Daily Habits to Help Kids Learn Better

7 Daily Habits to Help Kids Learn Better

Like most parents, I’m always on the lookout for tips to help my kids be the best they can be.  The following were developed by a local health provider.  As I read through these, I realized our family does well in some of these categories and could use some more...
Time for Homeschool Curriculum Inventory!!

Time for Homeschool Curriculum Inventory!!

It’s nearly May.  Here on Colorado’s Front Range that means it’s time to box up the snow pants, boots, hats and mittens.  Of course the mountains are still getting snow, but here on the high plains we should be done with that, as fun as it was. So I need to go through...
Put Some SPRING! In Your  Step!!

Put Some SPRING! In Your Step!!

50 Ideas to Make Your Homeschool Day Blossom After the winter we’ve had, everyone is itching to get outside!  Also, it’s “that time of year” when the school work runs the risk of turning stale!  Here are 50 ways to add a little spring pizzazz to your homeschool day. ...
Summer Time and the Learning is Easy!

Summer Time and the Learning is Easy!

The spring flowers are in bloom now and soon summer will be here.  Trips, camps, and visits from family are just around the corner.  While planning your summer, don’t forget to plan for learning.  Here are a few suggestions to get you started. Make the most of trips. ...
Virtual Learning Academies – The School/Homeschool Hybrid

Virtual Learning Academies – The School/Homeschool Hybrid

What comes to mind when you hear the word “hybrid?”  Is it a fuel efficient car?  A piece of fruit?  Whether it’s on wheels or on a stem, a hybrid is made by taking the best qualities of two distinct entities and joining them together to make something new; usually...
Forces in the Formative Years

Forces in the Formative Years

I recently visited Las Vegas for the first time and I was so taken by the rugged beauty of the area!  The incredible rock formations at Red Rock Canyon and Valley of Fire were stunning.  The variations in color, the intricacies – I just couldn’t get enough!  And all...