Blog

When you bring out the paint brushes or pull the bench up to the piano, you’re doing more than allowing your child to be creative or teaching them a musical skill.  You are increasing their capacity to learn! According to a federal report by the Arts Education...

There are many reasons parents choose to homeschool their children.  Some parents seek stronger academics while others look to escape common core curriculum.  Many parents tout the benefit of time together as a family and opportunity to influence their children...

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...

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...

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. ...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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: ...

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...

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...

“There’s no place like home!” is the usual mantra for homeschool families.  Not the Romeike family, however.  They believe passionately about homeschooling but home is the last place they want to be. Here is why. Uwe and Hannalore Romeike and their 7 children are...

Lego Mania has reached a fevered pitch at our house. My kids have always loved Lego.  And other than the price tag, I am happy with their Lego affinity.  After all, they are low-tech, require imagination, and enhance spatial reasoning skills.  Over all a great...

Buying in bulk gets you a better deal.  Everyone who shops at Costco or Sam’s knows this.  Public schools know this.  Because of the large quantities of materials purchased for schools, they get a great deal! This was even the case for online programs.  Web-based...