My End-of-School “Whew!” Moment
Whew! It’s the end of school. Another homeschool year under our belts; another hard task finished. Read my end-of-school experience. It’s not what you think!
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2 Fresh Summertime Ideas for Writing and Literature
Today’s blog is a combination of two blogs. Want some fun writing activities for your kids this summer? Are you interested in your children reading literature this summer but don’t know where to begin? Check out these two articles.
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High-anxiety days need this remedy
SHARON’S BLOG So much anxiety about the future. Emotions running hot. Fearful thoughts about what lies ahead. As I pondered these for our nation, the world, and my own life, I was troubled. I recently heard a radio pastor mention that the Lord says one thing to us more than anything else:
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My Battle with the Homeschool Mom Comparison Trap
SHARON’S BLOG I was drowning. I needed help. My joy over homeschooling was robbed because I kept comparing myself to other homeschool moms. My comparison battle As a homeschool mom, I compared myself with other homeschool families. You know what I mean: reading levels and SAT scores of other children,
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Homeschool Mom, You Are Amazing
SHARON’S BLOG I just finished watching my two young granddaughters for five hours, and right now, my brain is a little scrambled. But I want to tell you something. We played Go Fish. We brushed our teeth. A few of us cried upon occasion. We pretended that we were
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Why Teach Writing?
Why teach writing? After all, it’s tough. It’s confusing. And sometimes crying is involved. Here are a few encouraging reasons why you may want to teach writing, despite the hurdles.
Here are a few reasons why we believe that students should learn to write well:
1. Students become more organized in their thinking when they learn to write. Writing clearly involves organizational skills that will aid our students in other subjects.
2. Writing causes students to think through topics or defend a position. Through this process, students gain an understanding of logical thinking and the best way to present their ideas. They learn the difference between facts and opinions, and they learn how to support their ideas with facts.
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Declaration of Dependence: Teen Maturity
SHARON’S BLOG Your son is eleven years old. He wishes he could play ball as well as his dad does, and he hugs you freely. Your daughter is ten. She loves to look through your jewelry box, and she plays up to her dad. Now jump ahead a few years to a time when your…
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Slowing Down Is Not a Sin
Do you have many activities that keep you rushing from the door to the car? Is your time being gobbled up by the restless speed of your life? Do you find yourself saying, “It will slow down after ____________”? (You fill in the blank.)
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National Reading Month: 5 Ways to Make Reading More Accessible in Your Home
SHARON’S BLOG Do you have children or students who like to read but don’t have time? How can you engender a love of reading in your home, even with reluctant readers? Let’s create an atmosphere in our homes in which reading is not only possible but also enjoyable.
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Homeschooling: Am I Ruining My Children?
Homeschooling this year? Afraid of ruining your children? Check out this weird article by Sharon Watson to read some statistics that might surprise you.
