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Judy replied to the forum topic # of Children in the group Homeschooling
I don’t know that we actually “decided.” I always wanted a large family, but my husband would have been fine with 2 or 3. Now as our older boys are approaching adulthood (almost 18 and 16), he is very...
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Judy posted an update in the group Homeschooling: Free Sight Word Ice Cream...
Free Sight Word Ice Cream Sundae printables–cute! Sight Word Sundaes Printable | Royal Baloo http://royalbaloo.com/sight-word-sundaes-printable/ It’s time for day 3 of my Ice Cream Printable Bonanza!!...
View ArticleShara started the forum topic Schedule or No? in the group Homeschooling
Every year I pull out the book, “Managers of Their Homes” and make a schedule. I have to say that I enjoy the process, but I have found that rarely, if ever, does a day go like the schedule reads....
View ArticleShara started the forum topic Goals in the group Homeschooling
Do you write out goals for your school year? For each child or yourself? I’m thinking what might top my goal list this year is our home to increase in love and peacefulness. How in the world do I...
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Judy posted an update in the group Homeschooling: Free watermelon-themed math...
Free watermelon-themed math printables for preschoolers – and they are beautiful! Watermelon-themed math activities for preschoolers – Gift of Curiosity...
View ArticleJudy replied to the forum topic Goals in the group Homeschooling
I don’t write out goals, but probably should. I do have a mental list of what I want each child to accomplish academically, but you’re right–character traits are hard to measure.
View ArticleJudy replied to the forum topic Schedule or No? in the group Homeschooling
No schedule here. We keep our mornings fairly structured, though. Get up, get dressed, breakfast, morning chores, school. After lunch everything depends on if we have appointments or other things going...
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Judy replied to the forum topic Ten Things to Do to Prepare for a New...
My ”getting ready” process is almost identical to the author’s, except that we do NOT homeschool through the summer.
View ArticleJudy replied to the forum topic This is a great article from Carisa at...
I would NEVER have guessed that she didn’t plan to homeschool! Just think what talent the homeschooling community would have missed out on, if she hadn’t decided to homeschool. Wow!
View ArticleJudy replied to the forum topic Any special back to school traditions? in the...
We *try* to take pictures on the first day of school. I also put a few treats in with the kids’ new school supplies–usually something like M&Ms and gum. Oh, and we try to have a special breakfast...
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Judy posted an update in the group Homeschooling: Free handwriting curriculum...
Free handwriting curriculum from now through 7/20 Exclusive FREEBIE: Joy of Handwriting Curriculum $13 Value (Your Choice of Cursive or Manuscript) | Free Homeschool Deals ©...
View ArticleShara started the forum topic Tragedy in the group Homeschooling
This has been a rough week for us! Hug your children a little more today! http://blogging-mama.com/kids/tragedy-too-close-to-home-isaiah-theis/
View ArticleJudy replied to the forum topic Tragedy in the group Homeschooling
I read this last night, Shara. So sad. Hugs to you today!
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Judy posted an update in the group Homeschooling: Great Homeschool...
Great Homeschool Conventions is offering a free digital copy of Dr. Kathy Koch’s book, How Am I Smart: A Parent’s Guide to Multiple Intelligences. I’ve heard some great things about this book! Free...
View ArticleShara replied to the forum topic Who all has started back to school? in the...
We start on Monday (the 26th). I feel a tad behind in getting organized!!
View ArticleShara replied to the forum topic Do you ever 2nd guess yourself about your...
I 2nd guess all the time. I have come to somewhat of a conclusion though that I need to stop feeling like there is “the best” curriculum out there. There is so much good stuff that I could really use...
View ArticleShara started the forum topic Here's Our schedule for the year in the group...
Here’s the schedule I’ve pulled together thus far for us: http://blogging-mama.com/homeschool/making-a-schedule/ My biggest job has been pulling together activities for my 2 youngest while I am doing […]
View ArticleKatrina started the forum topic Bible recommendations? in the group...
Our 6 yr old is getting baptized in a few weeks and we would like to buy her a Bible to give to her at that time. She will be using it now, but I would like it to be a Bible she and use as she grows up...
View ArticleShara replied to the forum topic Who all has started back to school? in the...
Joy, that is the perfect reason not to start school!! The example of serving far outweighs reading and math!!
View ArticleShara started the forum topic Preschool Activities in the group Homeschooling
So, we are done with week 1 of school and I have to say that we have had success in keeping my 4 year old involved and excited. Here is the post where I showed the 8 preschool activities she did this...
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