Yes, Your Child’s Mind is POWERFUL and Creative ! Do you try to make handwriting sound a whole lot more fun than we both know it is to your kids? Yeah, my kids saw through that plan too. Kind of like the time I tried to hide carrots into a cake, but neglected to make the bits small enough to get by my little veggie detector. I know, you worry that your child’s only prospect for future employment is in the medical field. Surely, you are staring at at a doctor’s handwriting page. Right? With all the other lessons, chores and activities you want your child to experience today, would it really be “so bad” if they just skipped over handwriting practice? Related: What to do if your kids have terrible hand writing No. And Yes. At the core of excellent hand-writing is a bigger, more neglected area in our current world. Fine Motor Development. You know, those fine-tuned muscle movements that help our kids: zip zippers button buttons tie shoes thread needles write beautifully hold pencils without cramping beating someone at tidily-winks putting on make-up painting nails Does Your Child have Fine Motor Delay? Not to worry, there’s a SIMPLE and Fun way to Improve those fine motor skills, develop neater handwriting, and build deeper connections with your child all in 2 minute chunks at a time! Recently, medical schools are noticing a decline in students’ dexterity, possibly from spending time swiping screens rather than developing fine motor skills through woodworking and sewing. SIMPLE and Fun way to Improve Your Child’s Fine Motor Skills (and their Handwriting Doodling is more than scribbling little swirls on paper when a teacher is boring your child out of their mind. Doodling is the ability to create a visual image that empowers your child’s brain to remember, recall and connect what they are learning in a POWERFUL way. And, it simultaneously causes them to exercise those fine motor skills necessary for excellent handwriting. What if there was a way to tap into your child’s POWERFUL and CREATIVE mind in less than 2-minutes a day? What of your child discovered they have INSTANT MASTERY over learning a new skill? What if you and your child could spend time together a few minutes a day learning a new skill together and are able to build closer relationships? Doodle Clubhouse for Kids I accidentally created something MAGICAL when I launched the Doodle Clubhouse for Kids. I knew I loved the doodle drawings and I thought your kids would too, but I was unprepared for the incredible response from kids and parents as they delight in doodling together! “Magical!!!” Each day, I open my email and devoured their excitement. It truly is magical Bekki!!! My son who hates the use of writing instruments showed an interest in drawing and engineering when it suits him and I have been trying to find creative ways to get a pen in his hand and to the paper more often and guess what? DOODLE Clubhouse for Kids does that!!!! He is having fun.Marlene We are on a different schedule than you all, but my son just drew this alien, and another major accomplishment was that he wrote his name, with only minor stabilization help from me! Proud mama moment!!Melissa My daughter informed me that some of her drawings are “a lot better” than mine cause she’s “really good at this” (she’s 5)Keicia I have to share what happened tonight.I kept hearing giggles from the kid’s room late afternoon. When I called the kids to dinner, they showed up with a handful of papers. It turns out they were drawing each other with tremendous details. I have never seen these kids do this before. Even my highly special needs daughter had details like individual hairs on her brother’s head. Until now a 5-7 piece body drawing including eyes and a mouth was a success. This picture had many facial features, lots of individual hairs, eyes and a mouth with expression and even body parts. I can’t thank you enough for letting her be successful too. Brandy It’s your turn to discover how EASY it is to help your child tap into their creativity. Just don’t tell them their handwriting will get better. That’s our little secret! The Doodle Clubhouse Begins with 6 weeks of Theme based Lessons Space + surprise coloring sheetFlowers + surprise coloring sheetSweets + surprise coloring sheetGalactic Unicorns + surprise coloring sheetHouses + surprise coloring sheetCars + surprise coloring sheet This is so much fun! And all for just a few dollars! The Clubhouse opens with a space theme, because many boys smirk and roll their eyes when you begin to show them how to draw flowers the first time you place a pencil in their hand. THIS first lesson begins with mistake creatures, space crafts, and happy little aliens. See for yourself! Not sure if your squirrley, energetic kids will spot that handwriting improving lesson hidden within the the short and sweet video lessons as fast as my son spotted the carrot in the cake? Do an experiment. Kendall Age 5 Place some blank paper on the table, or print a few of the doodle worksheets FREE Doodle worksheetDownload Grab some pens and markers and place them on the table.When your kids ask what you’re doing, say you were gonna learn how to draw space ships and aliens. (don’t worry, they’re happy aliens!Open this page: https://a-better-way-to-homeschool.teachable.com/courses/doodle-clubhouse-for-kids/Open September 10: Space Ships and Aliens and click play If you’re kids are excited as the other kids inside the Doodle Clubhouse, hop in and watch their excitement grow each week as we tap into those Powerful and Creative minds 2 Minutes at a time! No carrots required! As an ambassador with the DOODLE Institute, I am blessed to bring Doodle Camp and DOODLE club House to life for you and your children! The Doodle Clubhouse lessons are released each week here. Kids (and adults like you and me, follow along and practice, and then come and share their creations inside our private Facebook Group. Yes! We’d love for you to join us too!! Before you begin doodling, go ahead and grab a copy of my book, Homeschooling from the Inside Out It’s completely FREE. 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How to Homeschool: A Quick Guide Before you start looking around, go ahead and grab a copy of my book, Homeschooling from the Inside Out It’s completely FREE. Just click over and fill in your first name and primary email below and we will send you a digital copy immediately!! “Help! We just decided to homeschool our kids and I’m freaking out!” I’ve received various translations of the same message from so many family members, neighbors, friends, and readers that I’, putting all the answers on one page. THIS ONE. Bookmark this page so it’s easy to find. Homeschooling is like eating and elephant, you’ll have to do it one bite at a time. All The Videos Are >> HERE << IMPORTANT!! You can find the complete (and growing) Quick Guide hereYou will need this code: SUPERHERO2020 to get this Quick Guide for FREE! Begin with the CORE of Homeschool. My husband and I call it the holy trinity of homeschool: heart, attitude, and character. (20 Minute video) My Book: Homeschooling from the Inside Out is available on Amazon starting at $7.99. Set your MASTER Homeschool Goals 17 minutes that will give you confidence that you CAN homeschool. I CAN Teach my child Benchmarks for K-5th pdf printable $25 Make it through Homeschool Planning Season You don’t need a lot of stuff to homeschool, but you do need: heart, goals, a few materials, community, and a gray haired friend. (29 minutes) Homeschool-Planning Season FREE notesDownload Planning Your Homeschool Year is Like Eating an Elephant Homeschool Planning Bite: Golden Thread My Favortite Golden thread for K-5: Evan Moor! I began with History Pockets! Best deal? Teacher’s File Box: Big Bite Planning Let’s Talk Planners! My Picks are: High Quality Spiral Notebook What I’ve ALWAYS used with my own kids: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Calendar-and-To-Do-Lists-for-Kids-2013150 Undated Planner!! Undated Planner from They Call Me Blessed All The PLANNERS from Erin!! What If I MESS Up My Kids? Homeschool Expectations More coming soon… Homeschool Planner This one doesn’t need to be fancy, but you should keep track of what you are teaching your kids. I always kept a reverse planner: a journal of what we actually did throughout our day! Great planners: Yes, there are a bazillion types. These are my favorites Beyond Blessed Life Planner by Ana! Sweet and practical!!$25 If you’re a planner junkie, you’re gonna want to see Erin’s Planners! $35-$60 What Should You Teach? Don’t let anyone try to convince you that there is an actual list of things every child should learn at any given age. Each child is different. $25 for the complete set! Each Grade can be purchased separately How to Use Doodles for FUN, teaching, and Learning This is NOT out of place. Adding fun and doodles into your life and teaching is magic! Not just for you, but for your kids as well! These are NOT hard fast rules. I combed through state standards and blended what the educational system tries to have kids learn during a particular year with gray hair and classroom experience. Each grade has what you can teach your child written in plain English for each grade K-5. Math. Don’t get hung up here Each curriculum provider will tell you their program is better, but at the end of the day they will all cover the same basic concepts. Choosing a math curriculum that works for you and your child is a kind of experiment. My favorites may not be your favorites. Each of my kids have thrived with different ones, “just to keep life interesting.” Teachers File Box by Evan Moor Evan Moor has been my FAVORITE homeschooling/teaching resource for about 20 years! Why Evan Moor? These are my favorite resources for K-5 because they are clear, easy to use and adaptable for different learning styles. If you have a printer and are comfortable printing lessons as you go, DEFINITELY get the Teachers file Box! For Less than $10 a month (if you pay annually; $13-ish of you pay monthly) you can get access to almost ALL of the Evan Moor treasures. If you decide to just order the workbooks, budget about $20 -40 per subject. If you grab your core four subjects: Math, Language, History, and Science you can get EVERYTHING you need to have a ball learning with your kids! EVAN Moor Math of all kinds Evan Moor Language including reading, writing, grammar, spelling, and more! Evan Moor History brought to life with hand-on projects and crafts! Evan Moor Science STEM How to Doodle for FUN, Teaching, and Learning Definitely Doodle! This 7-week quick start will give you a starting place in homeschooling while you get organized.
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Don’t Homeschool Your Kids Before you start looking around, go ahead and grab a copy of my book, Homeschooling from the Inside Out. It’s completely FREE. Just click over and fill in your first name and primary email below and we will send you a digital copy immediately!! Dear homeschool mom, Don’t homeschool. I’m not kidding. Yes, kids need to read and write and solve basic math problems, but they don’t need school at home. They need to have plenty of time to run, jump, slide, swing, lay, laugh, build, and rest. Related: building toys Give them time to be bored, time to think, time to day dream. Don’t give them workbooks, worksheets, and hours of assignments. Instead, give them LESS. …Read More »
How to Doodle for FUN, Teaching, and Learning Before you start looking around, go ahead and grab a copy of my book, Homeschooling from the Inside Out It’s completely FREE. Just click over and fill in your first name and primary email below and we will send you a digital copy immediately!! I’ve become Obsessed with doodles and I’m inviting you along!! I am excited to announce that Diane is kicking off her 21 Doodle Days Challenge in Spetmeber! One a whim this summer, I signed up for these Doodle Classes, thinking it might be a way for me to destress a little during all this COVID drama. I completely underestimated the power of embracing Doodling! Not only did I find a stress outlet, but amazing things opened up for my, my kids, and my entire online community! You can see what I mean by scrolling though my last dozen or so YouTube videos. WOW! I’m inviting you along for the ride:). I’m so thankful for the Doodle Institute! Related: Benefits of Doodling According to Harvard. Doodling isn’t just what 3-year olds do on the paper placemats at the restaurant. Doodling: Improves memoryRelieves stressImproves focus What if you can’t draw? If you can draw a dot, you can doodle. Let me introduce you to Diane with the Doodle Institute. I met Diane by accident. I LOVE that! One of my facebook coaches, Rachel Miller, was interviewing her and I got drawn in the second she added the Welcome page with the really cute flowers. I leaned closer to the screen. I NEED to know how to draw those! By the end of the interview, I was looking a page of doodles I created and I ran to get my wallet. I bought Diane’s 21 Days of Doodles, Sketchbook Basics, and You Can Doodle 200 Icons. Oh, It’s amazing how happy a cute little flower, or house makes your heart! As a teacher, coach, and homeschool mom I have to say, doodling is secret sauce. It captivates you kids, holds your audience, and makes thoughts and lessons come to life. Doodling is for all ages and people of all walks of life. What art supplies do I need? All you need to get started is something to write with and something to write on. Use the supplies you have add fun things if and when you can. Pro tips: Take on class at a time, or binge watch them like mePractice a little everydayTake messy note and ideas and begin turning them into doodles and visual picturesPractice, practice, practice. Drawing with pencil, pen, or brush on paper isn’t just for artists. For anyone who actively exercises the brain, doodling and drawing are ideal for making ideas tangible.Steven Heller Join the Doodle Institute and see what all the fuss and fun is all about. I bet you and you kids will fall in love with doodling. Researchers have discovered that doodling can actually inspire creativity, engage students academically, and help hold their attention.Learning Liftoff Doodling Keeps the Brain ActiveImproves Memory RecallEncourages CreativityRecruits Additional Senses Tools for Doodling Paper and pencil, right? Sure! But if you really want to give your kids a true taste of the magic, you can hand them some inexpensive HIGH quality tools. Spiral Bound Drawing pads that can also be used with watercolors Artist Markers. Quality makes a difference! Doodle Classes!! I didn’t know Diane had an affiliate program when I first began telling everyone about how awesome she is. Anyone who sees how good her classes and teaching is will understand why I signed up immediately! Do you doodle? Do your kids doodle? Don’t let fear, frustration, or doubt creep in. Truly you can draw as well as Diane with practice! Practice! Even if it’s just for 5 minutes and it doesn’t need to be a perfect final piece. Every single time you’re drawing and sketching, you’re improving not only your lines but also your confidence! This is good for the soul…
97+ Ideas for Making Math FUN Inside: A master list of simple, inexpensive, and fun ways to teach all the basic math principles your kids need to thrive. PLUS- Free Math Roadmap I think I NEED that!! Most homeschoolers overcomplicate math with fancy curriculum, worksheets, quizzes, stop-watches and tests. We choose to be different! Related: Grab your Math Roadmap Printable Pickin’ Cute!!! Stripping math back to its basic foundational core, we can set our kids up for success in life by giving them a solid foundation with allows them to add, subtract, multiply, divide, count, measure, weigh, and estimate. Most kids are not mathematicians hiding inside little bodies. They are dancers, chefs, architects, designers, farmers, mechanics, bankers, writers or yet-to-be-decideds. …Read More »
Ready to Use Homeschool Schedules Before you start looking around, go ahead and grab a copy of my book, Homeschooling from the Inside Out It’s completely FREE. Just click over and fill in your first name and primary email below and we will send you a digital copy immediately!! A bit of bad news. There is no such thing as a perfect homeschool schedule. I wish I could wave a magic wand and hook you up with a smooth plan guaranteed to work for you. The great news? you can take the schedules that work for me and other homeschoolers and give them a test spin. Keep what works, and use the rest for paper airplane flying contests. Tips Keep your day as simple as possibleExplain the schedule to your family before running with itGive a schedule a few days to settle, Some days run smoother than others no matter what you have down on paper By A Better Way to Homeschool By Mom Delights by Confessions of a Homeschooler by Erin Hagey by living life and learning by They Call Me Blessed
22 Simple Manners Every Kids Should Know By High School Before you start looking around, go ahead and grab a copy of my book, Homeschooling from the Inside Out It’s completely FREE. Just click over and fill in your first name and primary email below and we will send you a digital copy immediately!! On his big day, our son sat in a pile of gifts. He had that, “Oh my goodness look at all the gifts for me” daze. BAD MOMMY. I hadn’t learned the lesson of prepping kids ahead of time for situations like this. I hadn’t given him the skills to succeed. He didn’t even know he was set to fail and worse, let down a good friend… It makes the blood drain from my face as I remember Jay. …Read More »
Building Trust with Your Child Before you start looking around, go ahead and grab a copy of my book, Homeschooling from the Inside Out It’s completely FREE. Just click over and fill in your first name and primary email below and we will send you a digital copy immediately!! When your child trusts you with their heart… My youngest son is 14.If you want to see his gorgeous face, just look up the phrase “ball of energy” in the dictionary. That’s his picture. This boy spent his life surrounded by his four older brothers, but this year caught him off guard. All 3 of the other brothers at home leave the house each day to go to school at the local college. This shocked him like a stun gun the first day as he looked around a the VERY silent house and whispered, “I’m gonna die of boredom this year.” I saw it clearly too. ” Buddy, we have a very unique gift from the Lord this year. It’s just you and me all day. Yes, academics are important, but we’re going to do school differently this year. We’re going to enjoy our time together and strengthen our relationship. Especially since you’re 14, and mom is weird.” Then I stripped back school to the bear minimum. We do math every day, but not very long.He is writing a handful of gut wrenching stories/ so I give him time to write most days.Then he alternates between: history 2 days and science 2 days. For history, I designed a power point/slide outline with my son to be his year long project. If you’ve seen me share, he’s transformed a black and white list into a beautiful presentation. I think he’s made it from Mesopotamia to Rome. Science. We were doing health until the day he trusted me with his heart in the rain. I think it was in January that I really saw myself in the mirror and realize I need to lose about 30 pounds. My body is beginning to hurt and I know if I don’t get back into shape I will fall apart. So I declared, “rain or shine, I need to you help me walk every day. Our first goal will be 2 miles a day for a week, then 3, then 4. But I need to get to 5.” He said, “OK.” Yes, we’ve been soaked a few times…I even had to challenge his “man-hood” by requiring an umbrella twice. lol. Phew! He’s LOVED the time together. The infamous, “I think I want to be a cardio thoracic surgeon” walk, happened after a few WEEKS of getting closer to the 4 mile mark. We had spent hours and hours each day, walking, picking up “treasures” on our beach (gemstones, pretty rocks, shells and sand dollars and just chatting about stuff. I began weaving in some academic discussions while we adventured.We’d pick a road and talk about academic things for the duration of that path: grammar things, history, health. And out of that time together… he trusted me with his dream. We were at least 3 miles into a walk when he said, “Please don’t laugh. I think I really know what I want to be when I grow up…” 💞My heart skipped.He was trusting me with something.I could feel it. This didn’t just happen.This was the fruit of all that time in the street, in the rain, on our walks chatting that unlocked his heart. When I show people the level of work he’s put into his DIY heart unit, their mouth drops open.This is a labor of love project for sure.It looks like he’s an academic genius, absolutely. What it really is? Evidence that he feels loved and “seen”. It all began because I decided to create a Huckleberry Finn style year of wandering,I saw I was over weight and we just hung out and talked without distraction. 👩🦰Mama, give yourself permission to push traditional academics aside. Walk beside your kids and sing in the rain, skip stones, catch butterflies, or go fishing at the pond at the far end of your property. Dedicate a little bit of that time to chat about some “topic for learning” and simply enjoy their company. Who knows.Maybe, just maybe… like my son, your kids will trust you with their dream.
Solution for “My Child Hates School” In our Facebook group, Our Lives as Homeschool Moms, she hesitantly asked, “How long do you go without a child doing his (homeschool) work before you just enroll him in public school?” My favorite answers from other homeschool moms: …Read More »
Homeschool Super Heroes Week! It’s BAAACK!!! It’s finally time to announce our super fun Back to School event. What if you could sit in the home of an experienced homeschooler, askingany question you have about homeschooling? The answer is “OF COURSE”!.If you have just 1 minute, I’ll show you the next best thing. . . A private invitation to listen to our this year’s Homeschool Super Heroes forFREE. Kerry Beck is bringing back her ever-popular event to helphomeschoolers like you get ready for the best year ever. And she’s letting me share a private invitation to grab a Free Basic Pass.Her Basic Pass allows you to watch all 60+ workshops for free, as long asyou watch them within the first 24 hours they are released. If you miss one,you can always get the All-Access Pass which gives you lifetime access toall video workshops, handouts, audio interviews and more. Click here to get all the details and your Basic Pass. Why is Kerry doing this . . . and why am I involved? We know what it’s like to be in the trenches as a homeschool mom.Sometimes you need a little encouragement or a few fun tricks fromexperienced homeschoolers. Real homeschool parents who have realexperience balancing school & family with cooking, cleaning &chauffeuring. Or even working outside the home. Plus, Kerry has a heart of GOLD! Thank you for bringing together such wonderful speakers! I am a first year homeschool mom and these have been such an inspiration to me. Jennifer During our Homeschool Super Heroes Week, you’ll get answers toquestions you have on your mind. How to overcome the overwhelm andhomeschool with confidence. FULL list of Speakers!! What topics will they cover? You probably don’t want/need to use all of these. Choose the ones youraudience will identify with.● How to include the 4 essentials to an awesome school year● How to use the holy trinity of homeschooling (my workshop!)● How to motivate your child to greatness● How to teach specific subjects● How to homeschool autistic children● How to simplify your homeschool● How to coach your child, instead of dictate● How to include Music in your homeschool● How to include Life Skills in your homeschool● Lots and lots and lots of homeschool encouragement My workshops August 25 (Day 2): The Holy Trinity of Homeschooling: Heart, Attitude, and Character August 27 (Day 4): Math- Embrace the Vocabulary and the 3 Know-Knows of Writing And so much more! I really appreciate that each interview includes the question “What would you have done differently?”. I think the recurring theme is “relax”. Last year, just starting out with a 5 year old and a 2 year old, I quickly had to keep school fairly relaxed in order for all of us to stay sane. But sometimes I’ve worried that I’m not doing enough. It’s nice to get the encouragement that it will be O.K. from those who have many years of experience and perspective. Charlene Our Homeschool Super Heroes have a combined 290+years of homeschooling experience. Find out who they are AND grab yourpass here. BONUS!! Kerry and her daughter, Gentry, will release 1 or 2 Secret Super HeroInterviews each day. Gentry is a homeschool graduate and now a mom.She will ask the hard questions, others avoid asking. With the Basic Pass,you can listen to these short, spontaneous interviews, just like theworkshops. Click here to get your Basic Pass now. I have a Special Bonus for everyone who upgrades to the {ADD LINK: All Access Pass with my link! To get your I CAN Teach My CHILD ($25 Value) completely FREE . . . {Add Link!}Click here to get your All-Access Pass at the Early Bird Special PriceEmail me a screenshot or copy of your receipt with your order number, so I can verify you clicked my link to buy the bag.We will email the FREEBIE to you. Please allow 24-48 hours to process your request. What past attendees have said about this amazing week. My AHA moment was when you talked about teaching the kids to plan out their own week. I’ve been doing almost all the planning for my kids. But I know they need to learn time management for themselves. Plus if they have a hand in it, they will own what they’re doing better. Brilliant – thank you! Cynthia It has been great to sit back and relax as I take in so many wonderful tips from homeschoolers who have gained so much over the years. There is always something new to learn. Kelly It’s just always fantastic to get some perspective on parenting and homeschooling, and so timely, at the beginning of the year 🙂 Kimberly This is very encouraging in accomplishing my day to day duties of many roles. Thank you for this!!!! Michelle S YES!! There’s an ALL Access Pass!!
How to Teach at Home Quick Steps to setting you up for teaching at home. Even if you don’t know where to beginEven if you’re over whelmed at the thoughtEspecially if you want to begin in the EASIEST way possible! Know your CORE reasons. Establish your MASTER Goals! Recognize Homeschool Planning Season FREE: Notes to help you through Homeschool Planning SeasonDownload
What does my Child Need to Learn? Before you start looking around, go ahead and grab a copy of my book, Homeschooling from the Inside Out It’s completely FREE. Just click over and fill in your first name and primary email below and we will send you a digital copy immediately!! Surrounded by a mountain of textbooks, teachers manuals, post it notes, worksheets, tests, art kits, glue, scissors, math manipulatives and crayons I panicked. How am I going to teach my kids all this? Do they really NEED to do all these lessons? What if I mess up their education and destroy their future if we DON’T do all these lessons. I’m not the only homeschool mom that panics when she looks at teaching materials, and yet there’s a better way. If we can step away form the mountain of lessons and find the core list of things our kids should learn, we can then look at that mountain and clearly identify lessons that we can use, lessons we can skip, or even develop our own lessons to teach the same idea/concept. What we need is a list of what our kids should learn. A Master goal sheet if you will. As homeschoolers, we focus on character, attitude, and heart first. Then we layer on the academics. In the traditional school system, they talk a lot about state standards and common core. Don’t worry. You really can design your own path for your children without them, but I have always used them as a guide. If you are looking for “what should I teach my children”, these are your GOLDEN resources. They are a blend of what kids typically learn in a given grade in school and ideas to help you implement those skills/lesson. Kindergarten I Can Teach kindergarten math I can Teach Kindergarten Reading and Writing Save when you grab the BUNDLE K-5 BUNDLE is here!!!
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Best Subscription Boxes for Kids There’s never been a better time to try subscription boxes. With all the supplies, instructions, and fun already hand-picked and ready to go… You’re kids are gonna love you! Before you start looking around, go ahead and grab a copy of my book, Homeschooling from the Inside Out It’s completely FREE. Just click over and fill in your first name and primary email below and we will send you a digital copy immediately!! Food for thought: These make GREAT gifts for people in nursing homes too!! Quick Links KiwiCo Mel Science Bitsbox Ivy Kids Young Woodworkers Let’s Make Art Rock By Rock Raddish Letter from Afar Highlights Little Passports Think Outside Craftsman Crate Sensory Therapy Play Box BarkBox DIY Preschool Earth Box Plan DIY ABCs of God Plan Free Science for three months from Mel Science? Here’s how you register! When you really want to know what’s best you ask the experts, right?Kids LOVE getting stuff in the mail! Surprise them with a special gift – A subscription box just for THEM! Perfect for birthdays, holidays and more! Related: NEW to Homeschooling? Here’s a Quick Guide But, if you’re like me you’re wondering which are the BEST Subscription Boxes for kids. So I asked all the moms On our Facebook page: I’m looking for subscription box and membership ideas for homeschoolers. Most subscription boxes are chosen to meet a specific need, want, or interest. Throw in the fact that you don’t need to look for duct tape, buttons, or instructions for how to whip together something cool and BOOM. Your kids will think you’re the coolest mom on the planet. Not sure which boxes will best fit your family? That’s exactly why I asked a few dozen of my homeschooling friends. Check out all the AMAZING subscription boxes other Homeschool Moms love. …Read More »
For the win! Homeschooling from the Inside Out He came running up to me. “Mom!!!” The gleam in his eyes elbowed my heart to focus. I had to walk faster than normal to keep up with him as he skipped stairs. He could hardly contain his excitement. Our talented brickmaster just solved the problem of the century with a handful of Legos. “How does a 16-year old get a foot pedal for his drum when he doesn’t want to spend his hard earned money?” Build it with Legos! Maybe it’s not the problem of the century to your neighbor, but this was a big issue for my son. … Read More »
Paper Craft for Kids: Space House! This is my favorite kind of craft: Easy, adorable, and compact! My kids have always been fascinated with pop-ups. Yours too? This space house craft is going to send your kids over the moon! Recipe for Success Print (cardstock is best for the cover and playing cards)Take time coloring together. Serve something fun to eat or drink while you color this kit together.Cut the pages cardPre-fold the pagesGlue to assemble (photo instructions)Let dryLaminate playing cards. (I use Peel and stick self-laminate) The simply unfold, clip open and PLAY! There are no rules. Just have fun and let your child’s imagination take over! Get yours here.
Homeschool Wishes Granted Do you wish you could: 🧚♀️Have a strong understanding of who Charlotte Mason was and what her philosophy is – which this method of teaching follows. 🧚♀️Create connections and relationships with other Charlotte Mason families for support and guidance along your journey. 🧚♀️Feel confident in your ability to shift your child’s learning method in a way that will work for you and your family. 🧚♀️Have real world examples from real experts experienced in using the Charlotte Mason Philosophy to give you an edge to developing your own rhythm. Your wishes: GRANTED My eyes were opened to the wonder of educating the child from the inside out AGAIN. Even though this is how my husband and I have always educated our kids, I had gotten numb to the simplicity and brilliance of focusing on character, attitude and… the WHOLE child. Well, I was bitten by the Charlotte Mason bug during my interview with Ana Willis last year. I love hanging out with people who are zealous about what they do… It’s so contagious! Holy Moly!! I am so excited I’m shaking. Educating the WHOLE childFocusing one character, attentiveness, obedience, kindness and more During this 5-day event we will cover topics such as: Getting Started with Charlotte MasonNature Study Charlotte Mason Curriculum for All AgesPlanning, Scheduling and Morning TimeLiving Literature, and Fine ArtsHabit Training Recitation and Narration And so much more! So, why wait when you could be planning ahead, learning, and taking that weight off your shoulders? You only need ONE golden nugget to make this entire conference worth it’s weight in chocolate, coffee, or gold. Take your pick. Last year, it was the first workshop I attended that made me feel like that gal from the old Ikea commercial. Related: We all know a girl who needs to know the PEACE of teaching her kids from the inside out. Share this with her so she can join us! This event is your SAVING GRACE! I’m not sure which speaker or topic will resonate with you. Homeschooling an only childCharlotte Mason for NewbiesTeaching Reading with ConfidenceEngaging HistoryNature Journals for Normal peopleLoving, Laughing and Learningor… something specially designed for you. (You know how the Lord does that) If I could rewind the tape 25 years to when I began homeschooling our five sons, I would whisper in my ear… This is the kind of homeschooler you will grow to be. You don’t need to know you’ll be a Charlotte Mason girl, you just need to follow your heart. Details… You will get access to everything you need to successfully homeschool your child. Here’s WHY: – You will get to take part in 30+ live workshops. Workshops will help you to foster a love for learning for the rest of your child’s life. Plus, you get lifetime access to and can revisit them at any time. – You will join an exclusive community of homeschool parents and on the same path as you so you can feel supported in your journey to give your child the best learning experience. It can be hard to go at this alone. There are so many options, learning styles, and resources out there. – You will get access to life-changing advice from veteran parents following the Charlotte Mason philosophy of education. Each day, 5 speakers discuss Charlotte Mason’s principles and offer helpful guidance. This conference will transform your family’s homeschool experience. It’s the perfect guide for setting yourself and your child up for success! [Yes! Give Me My Ticket!] The 2020 Charlotte Mason Inspired Online Homeschool Conference begins on June 22nd, so don’t miss out! You might be wondering why you should attend the 2020 Charlotte Mason Inspired Online Homeschool Conference. Here is what makes the Charlotte Mason Inspired Online Homeschool Conference different. – All the content is Charlotte Mason inspired. It features exactly what you need so you can fully benefit from it. – You can access the workshops for life. You can go back to them at any time. – You will connect with like-minded parents. So, you will be inspired, equipped, and encouraged to succeed in your homeschool journey. Ready to instill in your child the love of learning and bring joy and peace to your homeschool days? YOU CAN have a strong understanding of who Charlotte Mason was and what her philosophy is – which this method of teaching follows. YOU CAN create connections and relationships with other Charlotte Mason families for support and guidance along your journey. YOU CAN feel confident in your ability to shift your child’s learning method in a way that will work for you and your family. YOU CAN have real world examples from real experts experienced in using the Charlotte Mason Philosophy to give you an edge to developing your own rhythm. Wait? You can make actual money making and selling printables?!?!
50+ Veteran Homeschoolers Share Things we wish we’d known. Oh, it’s easy to look back and see clearly. I’m 25 years down this homeschool road and I finally have settled in to my skin. I’m comfortable allowing my youngest son to read a bit longerdesign a printable packet about what he’s learningtalk about a plan for learning while walking in the raindo math on the windows with dry erase markers and call it a day. If you’d ever wanted to ask a homeschooler how she’d do things over… Brew a cup of something wonderful, pour it into a gorgeous cup, kick up your feet and listen as you read. 50 Veteran Homeschoolers Share Things We Wish We’d Known In “Things We Wish We’d Known,” Bill and Diana Waring, authors of “Beyond Survival: A Guide to Abundant-Life Homeschooling,” make available to you the time-earned secrets of fifty veteran homeschooling families. Coming from pioneers and leaders in the homeschooling community, “Things We Wish We’d Known” will become an indispensable guide and inspiration for your own journey. Homeschooling from the Inside Out In Homeschooling from the Inside Out, Rebekah Sayler describes what she called the holy trinity of homeschooling: heart, attitude, and character. Founder of A Better Way to Homeschool, Rebekah knows first hand how focusing on character can make all the difference in the world when raising and educating our children. Hindsight: 18 Years of Homeschooling PRINT THIS FREE HOMESCHOOL MOM REMINDER. This post comes with a free printable reminder list to help keep your heart focused on the heart of homeschooling. I always have the hardest staying focused. This printable simplifies it! Here is a sneak preview… DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE PRINTABLE Download the checklist. You’ll get the printable, plus join 9,000+ homeschool moms who receive my weekly parenting tips and ideas!Print. Any paper will do the trick, but card stock would be ideal.Place it on your refrigerator as a helpful reminder.
How to Teach Kids about the Mob Mentality I couldn’t believe my eyes. It was like stepping into water filled with piranha. Shaking and shivering with disbeleif I stared at my screen. How on earth did that question unleash the mob? Looking for materials to share with my little corner of the internet, I asked a group of creators on Facebook if they had any amazing resources on a certain topic. And then it happened. Someone took a bite at me for asking about that topic and then the mob moved in and attacked me. I was stunned and it paralyzed me for half the day. First I deleted the question, because I wanted NOTHING to do with the situation. And then I tried to repair the damage, but posting an apology and a few words about how much I appreciated the group. The second wave was worse. By the middle of the day, I went LIVE online to share this. Related: How Mob Mentality Gets Worse Online Teaching Kids about Mob Mentality Identify an incident. Unfortunately, they are all around us.1. Talk about the inciting incident. What exactly happened. Be careful to not bias your kids. Just state the facts.2. TOGETHER: Identify 3-10 ways to handle the situation. How can it have been handled differently? What can you and your kids do to make a difference.3. Explain about mob mentality.4. Explain that you are going to look at how some people reacted to the situation and together you’re going to identify why it was good or bad. The goal is to identify wrong behavior.5. Brainstorm ways to get away/ avoid mob mentality.Repeat often.Ways to find examples:-Text messages gone bad-Social media comment threads (be careful)-News feeds-Real life.We need to teach our kids how to think through these crazy situations and give them the skills to identify when the mob mentality steps in and how to stay out and stay safe. Get your free copy here