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Snowy Cityscape Activity
Over the next few weeks I will be sharing some of my snowy project ideas! The first of these is a Snowy Cityscape. This activity is so simple and fun and the end result is fantastic. Have your student begin with drawing and city skyline of his or her choice. You could use a famous city skyline or […]
Sustaining Homeschool Through Crisis
You may have noticed a recent lull in my blogging. A few months ago a family member was assaulted. It was devastating and sent our family into crisis. Everything stopped. Like any educator, I needed to take emergency leave from teaching to care for my family member in need. There’s just one problem. Unlike the employed educator, […]
Writing Rubric for Middle School
I’ve had several readers comment lately on the need for more homeschool resources for middle and high school. And I can’t agree more! I’m not sure if it’s because numbers get smaller with homeschoolers who educate in the older grades or if it’s because moms like to select more established and accredited programs as material […]
Art Studio Ideas for Small Spaces
I’ve been a homeschool mom for more than 18 years, so I’ve never actually had my own creative space. It really never even crossed my mind as something people had! (LOL). I’ve lived in 18 different homes in the last 20 years, most of them not my own. So, they were temporary at best. Art Studio […]