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Homeschool: When Life Doesn’t Cooperate

Inside: 5 Steps to Overcoming the Overwhelm! Plus a cute free printable!

My youngest sons will battle over anything.

Even freshly picked blackberries.

Chores for Kids

Sitting on the porch quietly enjoying the sun and savoring the warmth and fleeting moments of summer vacation. That’s how this day began.  

So peaceful.

So wonderful.

Blessed.

And then I heard them.

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We Deprive Our Sons On Purpose

Yes, We deprive Our Sons on Purpose:

That’s right.  We deprive them.

The Result of Deprivation?

Boredom.
Do not be afraid of a bored child. And DO Not rescue them.
On the other side of boredom lives creativity, design, and ingenuity…

A Bit of chaos. 
But out of this chaos, they create kingdoms!

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Simple Advent Activities that Add Holiday Spirit to Teaching

Inside: Christmas and Winter Wrapped into Learning Activities
Snow begs to be played in, candy canes plead to be enjoyed, and kids refuse to focus…
 
Crazy Snowman Photo by Matteo Paganelli

Sounds like the holidays to me.
If you thought is was hard to get your kid’s attention during Thanksgiving, wait until you try during Christmas!
I always switch to holiday themed activities during the holidays.
Beginning today, let’s snuggle with our kids and slow down. In the flurry of decorations, shopping, and potential holiday madness we need to take the time to share “what really matters” with our kids.

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What does a Penny have to do with Homeschool Survival?

Have you ever tried to put a penny on train tracks?

We used to joke about living in a town quoted by Bugs Bunny.

Apparently, this little town was where “Goldilocks was serving time for breaking and entering”.  Ah, Tehachapi, Ca.

A friend made up this little giggler to help his kids say the name of our little town:

Q-“Why did the chicken sit on a pea pod?”

A-“To Hatch a Pea!”

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How to Homeschool Your child Without Losing Your Way

Every January, I do a crazy purge of homeschooling.

When we come back to our studies after Christmas it never fails. Suddenly, I can see how off-track I’ve allowed the kids to get.

Even though I have great intentions, I always seem to put too much emphasis on ‘this curriculum and that lesson’ and with our time seeking the Lord together, praying, and serving each other gets pushed more and more off to the side. When I stop and focus on my kids’ hearts, attitudes, and character I realize I need to make some changes.…

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Daily Advent Readings: Where Do You Begin?

Inside: What Bible Verses should you read with your kids during Advent?
 
Here are Daily Bible Readings for every day during Advent. It’s as simple as:
 
Download, Print, and Begin.
 
 
Download your FREE  “Advent Reading Freebie HERE” {Printable}
 
Starting Late? No Worries. Jump in at any time!
 
Related: When the Holidays Mess with your Homeschooling Mojo
 
 

Looking for More Advent Goodies?

Advent Calendar Ornaments

17 of the Best Advent for Kids Activities for your Family

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…

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Download Your Free Printable

  1. Download the checklist. You’ll get the printable, plus join 9,000+ homeschool moms who receive my weekly parenting tips and ideas!
  2. Print. Any paper will do the trick, but card stock would be ideal.
  3. Place it on your refrigerator as a helpful reminder.
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I Just had a Homeschool Heart Attack

Inside- You’ll find a craft that is out of this world. {pun intended}

Usually, I see it coming. But this year it snuck up on me.

 

I was minding my own business, sipping a cup of coffee, and scrolling through Facebook when I saw it.

13 Days until Thanksgiving.

I almost snorted coffee through my nose.

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