Teaching kids about money can be a daunting task, but it is one that is well worth undertaking. By teaching your children about financial responsibility at an early age, you can help them to develop sound money management skills that will set them up for financial success in the future. We’ve compiled 12 of the…
Gifts for homeschooling families can be delightful for the whole family. Yes, even purchasing homeschool school supplies can be fun! No one wants a big pile of “stuff” left around after a holiday celebration or birthday so I like to buy gifts that are fun and practical. I don’t want to find myself overwhelmed with…
The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton was the focus of our literature study this month. This is a particularly fantastic book to read with a group of high schoolers because the author was in high school when she wrote the book. Add in some candy cigarettes, book-themed costumes, and some fantastic food ideas and you have a…
I knew that a Hunger Games literature study would be the perfect way to start our year. My oldest, Kayleigh, was in 7th grade and this would be the perfect series to engage her at the beginning of the year. It also helped that I planned a monthly school-year book club with her friends and…
Creating a homeschool schedule for teens can be a little tricky because of everything teens are involved in. Teenagers fill the family calendar with social events, sports, theater, and more. In addition, many begin to introduce work schedules to the family calendar so it can get tricky to balance the ever-changing routines. But it is…
This Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy homeschool study is a great way to add some fun to your discussion of this fantasy adventure story. The Dragonet Prophecy is a fantastic read for kids of all ages, including late elementary and middle school students. The Wings of Fire series is one of the most talked…
Finding Christmas books for teens that are worth reading can be quite a challenge. At this point, books often include too much foul language or inappropriate content, so I am not quite ready to hand them to my teenager. But out there in the world of young adult literature, there are also fantastic gems for…