There are so many learning resources online that it can be mind boggling. Here are 10 great websites that we have enjoyed. Sites listed are not in any particular order. 10 Great Websites for your Homeschool *There are affiliate links in this post. For full disclosure, read about it here. readworks.org Readworks is a non-profit website devoted to reading … [Read more...]
Fundraising Conundrum-Raising Money at What Cost to Kids?
When I was in elementary school, many fundraising campaigns came our way through scouts and school. My parents, both teachers, had a firm policy on those fundraisers. They would not peddle the wares to friends, family or colleagues. They did not want others to give money out of a sense of obligation nor did they want to create an awkward situation at work. At the time, I … [Read more...]
Potential Is A Box Of Crayons-Helping Children to Understand And Use Their Potential
All four of our children have different strengths and different levels of motivation. Grayson, one of our boys, has lots of natural potential for academics. At age 4, he said to me, "Mama, I just realized that 4 + 5 + 5 + 4 = 18. When he was 4, I pointed to the words in a book as I read to him and he had those words forever memorized afterwards, even when the words were … [Read more...]