Is your homeschool relaxed and inviting? At one time, our homeschool was miserable. We were following all the “rules of school” and enjoying absolutely none of it. School had become stale and boring, and we desperately needed to add a little bit of Enchantment to our relaxed Charlotte Mason homeschool. There are many different methods of homeschooling. You can take… View Post
“How did you get him to write? He never writes for me at home.” This and a few other questions and comments similar to it were directed at me at our last enrichment classes. At first, I demurred because that’s what we Southerners do. Then I realized they were serious. They weren’t tossing compliments at me. They genuinely wanted to… View Post
Choosing a Bible curriculum is a very personal thing. We have gone through several in our years of homeschooling, and I have the partially-used curriculum to show for it. Eventually, I learned to choose a Bible curriculum that I could either adapt easily to what we believed or that included minimal commentary. Our favorite elementary bible curriculum was Grapevine Studies…. View Post
Most of us have morning routines. Whether we have read-aloud time, morning work, or family work, we have a routine. Routines help our children to feel comfortable and relaxed. A journaling routine is no exception. Sure, your child can write in his or her journal whenever they want, but there are definitely some benefits to developing a journaling routine. How… View Post
Today our guest blogger, Katrina Hatchett, shares her top ten tips for homeschooling online. Homeschooling can be an overwhelming prospect. The number of options, from course types to yearly planning templates and even opinions on how to organize a study room, can leave parents in despair about how to move forward. This guide is designed to outline ten top… View Post
