Archives for 2009

13 More Good Books from my Homeschooling Shelf

If you wanted more books for your homeschooling shelf here are a few more I consider worthy of shelf space. Last week I shared 13 books from the top shelf of my homeschooling bookcase. This week, I'm going to finish off the top shelf with 13 more great homeschooling books. How to Write Clearly: The […]

Filed Under: Planning & Organization · Strategies & Tips · Homeschool Planning · Math

How I Schedule Singapore Primary Math

I have had to develop a schedule for using singapore math blending the text book, workbook and the intensive practice book. Our last 12-week term of the school year begins next week, so I've been spending this week planning out all the kids' work and entering it into Homeschool Tracker so I don't have to […]

Filed Under: Online Resources · Free Curriculum · Worksheets

WorksheetWorks.com, High-Quality Worksheet Generator

Everyone is always looking for homeschooling worksheets that are high quality and can be customized as needed. I clicked a little link on Glimpse of Sonshine's site tonight and found an absolutely fabulous site that all homeschoolers are certain to love. WorksheetWorks.com generates custom worksheets for math, English, geography, and so much more. I'm extremely […]

Filed Under: Family

A Rock Station Field Trip

A field trip including a mystery to solve was our experience today. We have the world's best Christian rock radio station here in the Dallas area: PowerFM 89.7 (which can be streamed live on the web, btw). We had set up a studio tour for today, basically a mini field trip for the kids, so […]

Filed Under: Curriculum

13 Good Books from my Homeschooling Shelf

Need ideas for books for you homeschooling shelf? Well listen up! If you didn't know already, I'm a complete book nut. But really, as a homeschooler, being a book collector comes with the territory. I have a whole bookcase dedicated to homeschooling-related books; not necessarily curriculum, but books that I use in schooling the kids. […]

Filed Under: Home Management

Tired of Having Yo-Yo For Dinner

Seeking help to get out of the cycle of yo-yo (you're on your own) meals! I homeschool my kids from the time we get up until about 3 p.m. each weekday, and then I teach piano lessons until 6 p.m. A schedule like that is not very conducive to cooking meals on a daily basis. […]