
Every year with homeschooling is a new experience. There is never a dull moment. After a summer of planning, I actually get a bit nervous about the first day of school…the kind of nervous I experienced every time I taught a new course at Michigan State University. I think I was nervous because I didn’t…
I enjoy teaching certain subjects in a group setting. As long as I keep it short and interesting (with treats handy), I can keep the attention of all my kids in one 15-minute sitting. I have made the mistake of having back to back group subjects (e.g., Bible then Science) and the kids lost interest…
MomSchooling Moments: Uncovering the JOYs of Homeschooling a Large Family I am right in the middle of my homeschool planning mayhem (yes, this is actually one of my planning pages…). I have busted brain cells trying to figure out the best way to school five children with a crawling one-year old baby. I have pads…