Do you have a homeschooled student that is struggling with a language learning challenge? It can can feel overwhelming and even a little intimidating to navigate teaching a dyslexic child.  Can I give them the instruction they need to thrive?  How can I build their confidence and encourage them?  What dyslexia homeschool resources are available that are not only effective but fit our busy life?  Are we going to like each other at the end of this?  I completely understand those questions and worries! That’s why I put together this post with some tips and tools that I ..read more

What do your kids know about Creation? Here are ten facts straight from the Bible that they’re sure to love! Do you know what eight- to twelve-year-olds truly love? They love facts! Have you ever been regaled with all the information you never needed to know about steam trains, World War II planes, or the height of every major waterfall in the world? Well, maybe you haven’t heard all about one of those three subjects, but you’ve heard all about something. That’s because the brains of our third- to sixth-graders are primed to absorb and share facts. And, some facts are pretty fun to know! As C ..read more

Looking for an easy and fun way to teach your kids about the trinity? Our children really enjoyed this trinity lesson that uses a snowman art project. It was a great activity for our homeschool! We’ve been learning about the trinity through the Westminster catechism and Unit 1: All About God in the Sound Words for Kids: Lessons in Theology curriculum. The snowman art project dovetailed with the lessons nicely.  There are several ways to describe the trinity to children using various object lessons (shamrock, apple, triangle, etc.). Of course, these are just a hint of the full truth. We h ..read more

At the beginning of our homeschool year this year, I asked my oldest (15) what he enjoyed about studying history. He said that his favorite way to learn history was through biographies – through true stories of people whom God used to bring about change in the world.  One of the best ways to bring history to life is to share the remarkable stories of men and women who stepped out in faith to act on their convictions. Our children need to hear these stories. They need to learn how we got where we are and how they, too, might be a force for positive change. One such inspiring story is that ..read more

Every week, people in churches all over the world sing songs to God, joyfully telling about the greatness of who He is and what He does. This is praise! It is a passionate and heartfelt adoration to our Lord! Learn the Doxology together and make it a wonderful part of devotions in your home. It’s a beautiful addition to your family discipleship!   Doxology Hymn Study for Family Devotions & Worship 1. What is a Doxology? The term “doxology” originates from the Greek words “doxa,” meaning glory, and “logos,” meaning word or speaking. In Christian worship, a doxology is a short hymn or ..read more

As a busy homeschool mom of many, I know first-hand how hard it can be to find the right science curriculum, especially when you have a full schedule to juggle. My kids WANT hands-on projects and activities, but I’m tired. lol! And so many things pull me in different directions throughout the day.  *** Hey! There’s a fantastic 2-unit science GIVEAWAY at the end of this post you don’t want to miss! Click here to jump right to it. *** When I look for the right fit for these needs, this is what I aim for:  Easy to use with minimal prep work. Hands-on approach, whether through experimen ..read more

The Underground Railroad changed history. Share 10 Facts about the Underground Railroad with your kids that they’ll love! The Underground Railroad sounds like a Batman-inspired subterranean subway system, doesn’t it? In fact, the Underground Railroad rarely involved trains at all. Instead, it was an illegal system of escape for enslaved Americans. The Underground Railroad helped bring an end to slavery in America altogether. History matters. We want our kids to understand history from a biblical worldview. We want them to see God’s sovereign hand in history. It’s important that our kids learn ..read more

It’s no secret: I enjoy researching and choosing curriculum each year! It’s so fun to match up resources to each of my children’s unique needs and personalities. Each year I am asked what we’re using for homeschool curriculum. Here is a run-down of our top homeschool curriculum picks for the 2023-24 year! As always, feel free to ask me questions! This year (2023-24) we have kids in 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 8th, and 10th grades. ??❤️ How Our Homeschool Works One thing to keep in mind: Every child, every family, and every homeschool is different. Actually, every year is different, too! The best thin ..read more

One of the questions I see most often from homeschool moms on social media is how to teach math facts. We all have learned that knowing our math facts is an important part of our math education. But it is very common for kids to struggle to memorize them well. In this post, I’ll share some general thoughts on math fact memorization and suggest several tools and ideas that can help! Is It REALLY That Important to Memorize Math Facts?  First,  I just want to ease your worried homeschool mamma minds. The truth is that even if your kids don’t learn their math facts cold, they can still ..read more

Math-U-See is a unique and engaging homeschool math program that helps students learn and understand math with a hands-on approach. It’s been around for a long time and is well-respected in the homeschool community. This last year, one of my kids hit a wall with our regular math curriculum and I decided it was time for a change. I knew he would love the blocks, videos, and hands-on approach that I had heard about with Math-U-See, so we went ahead and dove right in.  How Math-U-See Works Math-U-See is a comprehensive math curriculum for students in grades K through 12 that offers an innov ..read more