Unofficial School Rooms
I, have seen so many super cute pictures on Pinterest of school rooms people have set up in their homes. I have to admit, it makes me …
ALL THINGS HOMESCHOOLING
Comparison Games: Be {Thankful} for Your Child’s Accomplishments
Are you one of those moms? You know, the mom that {constantly} brags about her kid’s accomplishments? Or, how about the mom that is so …
Making the Decision to Homeschool!
I have been going back through old posts this week, attempting to organize and clean things up so they are easier to find! I have a friend …
Martha Washington Unit Study
Here is the latest installment in our series of unit studies on the the First Ladies. Introducing, Martha Washington! Be sure to check out …
What Does Your Snow Day Look Like!?! Snow Day Ideas!!
This is what our snow day looks like! I have an apple pie in the oven and the kids are playing in the basement. Laundry, and cleaning the …
Schedules vs. Routine
Get organized in 2013! The free printable calendar pictured on the left can be found here: The Harmonized House. I came across a really good …
For Beauty of the Blooming Trees….
I really enjoyed the poem our Heart of Dakota teachers manual had us read a while back. Natalie and I both wrote out our favorite parts and …
American Elections Unit Study and Activities
Have you taken time to talk with your kids about what an election is and what it means in our country? This 20 page unit study is the …
Staying Sane While Homeschooling
We are 5 weeks into our school year. Here are the 5 things I’ve learned I need, to keep my sanity: I need to make a weekly schedule, …
What We Learned Playing Uno
Great Grandma and Grandpa Cavanaugh (AKA Grandma and Grandpa Dopedo) came to visit one Saturday afternoon. They came prepared with card …
Printable Behavior Chart and School Store Ideas
I have to give credit to my friend Rachel for posting a photo of her behavior chart and reward system that she is implementing with her kids …
No Tears Today…
It is a privilege and a joy to stay home with my kids! I am blessed. I don’t think I could handle sending them away on a bus, and one …
Making Back to School Fun!
School is already in full swing for many people across the country, others are gearing up to start in a few days! Our family is going to …
Telling Time
Helping your children learn to tell time is an ongoing process. Space is a commodity around our house, so I really like to get things that …
First Grade Shine Time
First Grade Shine Time Folder Games are a fun way to introduce new concepts or reinforce old ones. They are easy to assemble and ultra …
The Unofficial School Room
I, have seen so many super cute pictures on Pinterest of school rooms people have set up in their homes. I have to admit, it makes me a …
Math Mart Folder Game
Math Mart Folder Game Free for a limited time! Concept: Identifying Ordinal Position to the 4th Saxon Math K Lessons …
FREE Dolley Madison Unit Study
We are excited to start offering Unit Studies to compliment your child’s learning! We have begun work on a series covering …
Progress Reports
There are moms that constantly brag about their kid’s accomplishments, to the point of annoyance. Then, there are moms that are so …
Why Homeschool? (Part 2)
I’ve come to grips with the fact that homeschooling will never be the popular option. I find myself quite often, on guard with family …
Why Homeschool? (Part 1)
Let me say this first: I find it impossible to explain why I am pro homeschooling without sounding anti public schooling. However, I am …
Natalie is Reading
So Proud of My Little Girl! Natalie turned 5 in November and since then, her reading has just taken off! Having observed that …