Apr 15, 2014 | Homeschoolers
I think everyone has been anxiously awaiting the coming of spring after the winter that we’ve had. And spring did seem to come a few days ago. The birds were singing, the daffodils and tulips were in bloom, I had planted my peas and lettuce. Ah, spring! Then...
Apr 8, 2014 | Homeschoolers
Who doesn’t love the word FREE!!??!! Admittedly FreeCycle is my best friend and I have a piano I got for free to prove it! I’m always thrilled to get hand-me-down clothes for my kids and finding a BOGO sale just makes my day! But when it comes to curriculum, I would...
Apr 3, 2014 | Homeschoolers
I saw a flier recently from a local public school announcing special online programs for summer time learning. The ad touted “Exceptionally effective online instruction” and “Individualized Programs.” No doubt this school district has seen the proven results of...
Apr 1, 2014 | Homeschoolers
This is a great time of year to leaf through those travel brochures and dream about that next trip! Well here’s a unique travel log entry that just might be what you’re looking for! Destination: Study Island! Location: www.globalstudentnetwork.com What to Expect: ...
Mar 28, 2014 | Homeschoolers
This past season, public schools had to declare a lot of snow days. Now those schools are scrambling to make up time given to winter weather. In contrast, homeschools, who of course did not have to call off school because of the snow and sleet outside their front...
Mar 19, 2014 | Homeschoolers
I had a dream last night. I dreamed I was on a flight and the pilot kept asking the flight attendant for navigational help! The flight attendant would look out the window in the seat next to mine then give the pilot instructions like, “I see lights over there! That...
