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“How do you eat an elephant?  One bite at a time!” No doubt you’ve heard this old adage.  And, no doubt, this adage will bring other similar ones to your mind – “A journey of a thousand miles . . . “ “Rome was not built . . . “ Despite wanting to sigh and roll your...

Most of the U.S. is having the kind of winter that makes you dream of an island.  Tropical island, that is!  While I can’t instantly transport you to an island of your choice, I can tell you about an island that might be just what you you’re looking for. Study Island,...

You’re buying a car.  What do you do?  You hop in that baby and take it for a spin!  You wouldn’t consider such a purchase without a test drive. How about choosing a career?  You research, look at all the angles, and even take time to shadow someone in the profession...

February 2 – Ground Hog Day.  Such a curious ritual!  I don’t know what goes through Punxsutawney Phil’s mind around this time of year, but I know what’s going through a lot of human minds.  Things like: We’ve survived the polar vortex. We are (or are not) making...

Ever wonder if you would like sky diving?  You won’t know until you try!! Ever wonder if knitting is your thing?  Or raising chickens?  Or creating your own app?  Or playing the ukulele?  You won’t know unless you try! How about homeschool?  Ever wonder what that...

Laundry.  I think a lot about laundry.  Perhaps because I do a lot of laundry.   Granted this does NOT make me a laundry expert – I’m not especially efficient .  In fact I think facebook should have “Every article of clothing is washed, dried, and put away” as a life...

The two cars ahead of me had an interesting exchange at the stop light.  The car on the right frantically tried to get the attention of the car on the left.  I didn’t understand why at first, but when the driver was finally successful, I saw the reason.  There on top...

HENDERSON, NV, January 16, 2014-   Global Student Network announced today the immediate availability of Edmentum’s Plato Courseware for small schools and homeschools. Plato Courseware is a standards-based online learning program for grades 6-12 grounded in a tradition...

10 Ways to Make Errands Educational Errands. They are a necessity to which few people look forward. Yet under threat of bare cupboards and empty gas tanks, we allot a portion of our ever-so-precious time and run hither and yon. But does a day of running errands mean a...

Check out this amazing short YouTube Video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46La-hV_PLs  

How to Celebrate a Decade Ready for some decade trivia?  On January 9, 2014 the Queen Mary 2 celebrated a decade of sailing.  The anniversary is to be commemorated by a spectacular firework display. 5 days before, January 4, NASA “celebrated” the 10th anniversary of...

10 Ideas to Crank Up the Post-Christmas Learning The tree is down, the cards have stopped trickling in (unless you’re on my mailing list – mine went out yesterday!).  We’ve rung in a new year and now it’s time to resume the intentional learning routine.  It can be...

From our Family to yours.... Happy New Year!

Ah yes! Tis the season of lists!  Wish lists, to-do lists, shopping lists, baking lists . . . How about homeschool list?  Here is a list created by a homeschool student.  I don’t know what he would like for Christmas, but here is what he LOVES about homeschool! What I...

It’s that most wonderful time of the year when people are thinking about gifts.  From making the lists to seeking the bargains to the wrapping paper and bows, much goes into giving gifts.  We look for all kinds of gifts - practical gifts, meaningful gifts, unique...

In this season of anticipation and celebration there are so many great ways to make your homeschool learning merry and bright.  Here are for your consideration:  Holidays Around the World ~ Research about how other people and places celebrate at this time of year. ...

Much verbiage and many statistics have been devoted to delineating the difference between public education and homeschool.  And no one would deny that they are in fact very different.  Location is different, people involved are different, time and resources required...

How do you include your holiday traditions and celebrations in your homeschool?  There are so many learning opportunities this time of year!  Whether you start your homeschool day with an advent reading , write about the adventures of Elf-on-a-Shelf, research the...

I find the word “trim” intriguing!  This fascination began when two of my sons used their birthday money to buy a remote control helicopter.  In reading through the instructions, I came across the step entitled “Trim the blades.”  Trim them?  Like bangs?  Snip,...

Meet Homeschool Hannah.  She is taught by her mom for  most subjects, but Dad teaches others.  And she takes some online courses.  She scores higher than her public school peers and is more involved in her community.  As a typical homeschooler, statistics from various...