Motivating Kids to Learn
To keep my kids motivated and excited about learning, I sometimes add little changes and incentives to our daily routine. Today, I let my younger…
Tag: motivation
Let’s Be Motivating Parents!
I sat through the homeschool conference yesterday particularly inspired by the talk Andrew Pudewa gave on motivation. He shared four types, three laws, and two…
When Older Boys Are Uninspired to Study
Friday morning started out like pulling teeth from my two older sons. Elijah and Edan grumbled, complained, and resisted being told what to do for…
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…
Motivating Children To Learn
Wouldn’t it be great if we could have positively splendid learning days every single day…where our children have voracious appetites for reading, rise to the…
Plagiarized
After a crazy week at the hospital, I checked my email and received a disturbing message. A concerned reader of Teachwithjoy told me that there…
Making Mini Books
Children need a compelling reason to write. I remember having a conversation with author of Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling, Debra Bell, and she said that…
My Husband is a “Pusher”
I mean that in a very good way. He wakes me up three times a week to go running even if I hate it. There…
I Want A Real Bible
Edan, my five year old, happily announced to me that he finished his children’s bible yesterday. I had told him prior to this that he…
Hugs, Kisses and I Love Yous
Two days ago while one of my sons was doing a writing assignment he got really frustrated. He was so upset that his handwriting was…
Holy Rest
On the seventh day God had finished his work of creation, so he rested from all his work. And God blessed the seventh day and…
Homeschooling Is Not One of the 10 Commandments
Recently, I’ve been thinking alot about homeschooling friends who plan to send their children to conventional schools for the coming school year. A part of…
