The Benefits of Group Learning
I think it’s possible to have the best of both worlds when you homeschool — customized and individualized instruction, as well as the advantages of…
Category: Learning Environment
My Response Is My Responsibility
My sweet son, Titus, did it again, in the way only his mind would have thought to do. He acted upon his God-given curiosity and…
Checkered Rainbow Cake
Whoa! This rainbow cake making business is hard stuff! No wonder people charge a lot for it! The kids’ culinary arts instructor, Andi Benitez, patiently…
Set Them Up for Success
Are you a parent wondering what is the best kind of education for your child where he will learn and be successful someday? Are you…
Bible, Character, Character Building, Education, Homeschool, Learning Environment, motherhood, Parenting, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Relationships
Dealing With Meltdowns
When my kids have their once-in-a-while “meltdowns” during our homeschooling, I am faced with two options. The first is to be annoyed, which is a…
The Motivated Learner
Edan might have fractured his wrist yesterday. I am taking him to the doctor just to make sure. He was jumping off our backyard swing…
Art, Crafts, Education, Home, Homeschool, Learning Environment, motherhood, Parenting, Raising Boys, Science
He Pulled Off A Mannequin Hand Again
Titus’ mechanical ability is escalating in power, kind of like Elsa’s freezing ability grew stronger in the movie, Frozen. Almost everyday he will dismantle something….
Real Socialization
Do homeschooled children know how to relate to other children? A lot of parents ask this when they are considering homeschooling. From an outsider’s perspective,…
God, Homeschool, Learning Environment, motherhood, Parenting, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Relationships, Thoughts
Praise God, They Don’t Drool Forever
Titus used to drool everywhere. He would drool on toys, on furniture, on people, on himself…In fact, he had to wear a bib until he…
Education, Homeschool, Homeschooling - Baby to Toddler, Homeschooling - Early Elementary, Homeschooling - Preschool, Homeschooling - Upper Elementary, How to Homeschool, Learning Environment, Thoughts
Group Homeschooling
What a beautifully chaotic morning I had homeschooling 7 children and breastfeeding two babies. My sister-in-law, Jenny, is sick so I invited two of her…
City Kids on Strawberry Fields
Our kids are city-bred. Unfortunately this means that they aren’t used to getting muddy and dirty. But on my birthday we brought them to Trinidad…
Character, Discipline, Education, family, Games, Home, Learning Environment, motherhood, Parenting, Parenting & Homeschooling, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Relationships
Teaching Children to Make Wise Choices
My kids like to use the IPads and computers for games. For about 4 months they were banned from gadgets so we could finish our…
