Archives for 2010

Rules of the Game: A Sports Encyclopedia

Welcome to my Build Your Own Homeschool Library series where I'm sharing with my readers some of my favorite books from my homeschool shelf. Please note that all the posts in this series contain my own opinions, and I have not been compensated by any publishing company for any of the content. Overview When I found […]

Filed Under: Family

The most important lesson of all

Math. Grammar. History. Science. These are some of the subjects I want my children to learn. But as important as reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic are, there's something even more important my children need to learn. Something that will change their lives forever. Joely took that lesson to heart today — she put her faith in Jesus […]

Filed Under: Language Arts · Language Arts

Finding Inspiration for Young Writers

Lately my two oldest children have been working feverishly on writing their own novels. One thing that has spurred this desire to write recently is that they both have their own netbooks. Having their own laptops has made writing even more enjoyable for them since they're no longer tied to the computer desk when they […]

Filed Under: Curriculum

The Junior Classics, Children's Storybook Set

Filed Under: Curriculum

The Way Things Work, by David Macaulay

Filed Under: Life Skills · Planning & Organization · Strategies & Tips · Homeschooling 101 · Homeschooling Strategies · Life Skills

How to Help Your Children Hold On to Their Beliefs

I want to help my children hold on to their beliefs and make sure that they are not riding the coattails of their parents or friends. I have a confession to make. I've been a thief for most of my life. Now before you start thinking I'm some kind of closet kleptomaniac, let me clarify. […]