20 Best Tips

An Invitation to a Summer of Service

May132013

One thing that our church heavily emphasizes is serving others. Through various programs during the year, families and individuals are encouraged to give of their abilities and time and focus on others – instead of ourselves. My husband and I strongly feel that it is important for our children to learn and understand the importance of putting others before ourselves. As a member of the … [Continue reading...]

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The Disney Fun Begins – PreK and Kindergarten Community

May102013

This week has been a whirlwind! We said goodbye to our family from Holland and then furiously finished packing to head to Florida to have a little lot of Disney fun. As I sit here typing, the kids are all completely zonked out in their beds, exhausted after a full day of surprises, fireworks, and smiles galore. Fireworks at Epcot And we are definitely having fun! The best part? Seeing the … [Continue reading...]

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Your Encouragement Matters

May92013

A few weeks ago I came across a post from Michael Hyatt called “A Tale of Two Coaches” that really applies to each of us as teachers and parents. While the topic isn’t anything earth-shattering, it was something that stuck with me {the window to the post has been open in my browser since I read it}.  It’s given me a lot to mull about over the last bit and consider in my approach to my children – … [Continue reading...]

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Homeschooling in High School

May72013

The following is a guest post from Kris of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers, a woman I consider a good friend.  Kris is walking the homeschooling high school journey and has some great tips and encouragement for you today. There's nothing that can strike fear in the heart of a veteran homeschooling parent like the thought of homeschooling high school. Despite what may be years of … [Continue reading...]

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Why Our Family Loves Nancy Larson Science

May62013

After three years of using Nancy Larson Science for Homeschool, I have to say we absolutely love it! Our family has now used Science K though Science 3 and it has been a complete science program that has made science learning fun, manageable, and above all – productive. The last time I shared my thoughts on this complete science curriculum was after six weeks of having first used the Science 1 … [Continue reading...]

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Visitors from Holland ~ PreK and Kindergarten Community

May32013

Before I forget, there are some GREAT educational resources included in the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle that is only on sale until May 4th. Carisa’s Raising Rock Stars kindergarten curriculum is included, as well as the Letter of the Week K4 curriculum, along with the additional books below. These are just a small portion of the eBooks included!! Overall, a fairly quiet week at our house. Well, … [Continue reading...]

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