Got a Financial Goal . . . For Your Kids??!

Teaching Kids about Money My youngest just turned 7 and OH! how their eyes lit up when they received birthday cards with money!  Only 7, but how well they understand the power of the dollar! Or do they?!  To them money means picking out a special toy (as well it...

Trick or Treat

A Few Things For Your Homeschooling Goodie Bag From Global Student Network ‘Tis the season of kids in cute costumes traipsing up and down the street on the hunt for candy!  I have such fond memories of trick or treating.  Although I don’t don a costume anymore, I...

Don’t Fight Fall Fever!

Making the Most of Autumn for Homeschool Learning A couple of days ago it was beautiful outside!  Sunny, high of 76.  I had things I really needed to do inside, but the “call of the wild” was too much!  The next day was slated for a high of 44 and snow.  I made up...

Unmasking Homeschool Myths

Isn’t it fun to put on a mask?!  This time of year especially!  At our house you just might run into Captain America, a kitty cat, or Obi Wan Kenobi!  Of course, anyone who knows my kids will have no problem figuring out who is under the mask. But it isn’t always so...

Global Exploration

I marvel at those who were the first to explore the globe centuries ago.  Their courage to tackle the unknown and their commitment to stay the course despite great odds inspires me.  In honor of those great explorers, I am going to do some exploring myself!  But...

4 Reasons Why Kids Should Study Science

You start with baking soda. You add vinegar. You say “Cool!” when the bubbly mess oozes its way down the paper mache cone. It’s the vinegar and baking soda volcano – the quintessential childhood experience!  Kids and science seem made for each other!  And here are 4...