Who doesn’t love to cozy up on the sofa with a good picture book to read during the winter? And snuggling under a fuzzy blanket makes a cozy reading moment even more precious. So grab your hot cocoa, some fuzzy blankets, and your babies because I’ve got a list of 100 winter-themed picture books for you…
Homeschooling with graphic novels is an effective way to teach a variety of topics and skills. Graphic novels are engaging as well as educational and most kids love reading them. In fact, graphic novels continue to rise in popularity, making them readily available on a wide variety of topics. A graphic novel can offer a change…
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…