Question 1: Where do I start? So are you thinking about homeschooling but you don’t know where to start or how to get it going? The best place to begin is just with “how to homeschool” in a search engine. It’s not as scary or as daunting as you may think. Being informed is the best way to start. You probably already know someone who homeschools in your circle of friends. Also – some of the reasons you may want…
Day 1 and I’m already sold. Why? Because the system works. I won’t make a complete decision yet, but I think we are already winning at life with our new basket system. Why didn’t we start using this system sooner? Simply put, we didn’t know we needed it yet. Because you don’t know what you don’t know! What makes this system so much more effective? It’s simplicity. It’s true that simple is often better. Simpler Grading No more searching for…
Encouragement, ideas and ways to homeschool a gifted child: We are all intelligent in our own ways. We may be intelligent with “book smarts” or we may have the gift of intrapersonal skills. Do you have a way with others or can spout off a random fact at any given time? We all know a person like that or perhaps we are that person to someone else and don’t even realize it. With children, in many ways, their minds have…
Resources mean many different things for many people. In the homeschool world, resources can be anything from notebooks to the internet to glue. The point is, every homeschool family knows, you need lots of resources and a variety of them in order for the day to day teaching to occur. Flashcards for math? Crayons for maps? Websites for review? Journals, binders, craft sticks for this week’s history project? The list goes on and on. I never used to think I…
Every ADD Child or ADHD Child Learns Differently I will preface this by saying that our middle child has not been officially diagnosed as ADD or ADHD. However, he exudes many behaviors that are characteristic to ADD/ADHD. Therefore, it is best that if you are unsure and you desire a clear or definitive answer, meet with a doctor to properly diagnose. So, if you are here because you need quick ideas for the day to day, hopefully these resources help….
In Euchre – will it be hearts, spades, diamonds or clubs for trump? Euchre is the game of quick strategy and trick-taking Your deal of cards – just five cards will determine your fate The Basics: What’s Involved in a game of euchre Now to Play Euchre: What Happens Player to the left of dealer starts with a lead card (don’t play a card that the suit was made as “trump” or you may be in for a quick loss!)…
Teaching an Intuitive Feeling (NF) Child can be an unexpected and wild ride… Parenting is tough somedays. Teaching multiple children can be even tougher. Add in personality differences and you can easily get a wild storm of emotions each and every day. Expect the unexpected when it comes to teaching children. And the older they get, the crazier and more complicated it gets. A sensitive child.. So, what do you do about your child who is a little more sensitive…
So What is MBTI? In short, MBTI is a personality identifier and a genius one at that. What are the 16 Personality Types and What does that even mean? Sensor Sensor Intuitive Intuitive ISTJ – Logistician ISFJ – Defender INFJ – Advocate INTJ – Architect ISTP – Virtuoso ISFP- Adventurer INFP – Mediator INTP – Logician ESTP – Entrepreneur ESFP- Entertainer ENFP – Campaigner ENTP – Debater ESTJ – Executive ESFJ- Consul ENFJ – Protagonist ENTJ – Commander What are…
Homeschool better by knowing your strengths and weaknesses… Use your MBTI Personality Type to help you homeschool better… One of our favorite personality studies that has helped us the most in our homeschool journey is MBTI. This is the Meyers Briggs – two geniuses who spent a considerable amount of time studying the differences and preferences of people and how it affects they way they view the world. That’s a lot of personality types! Sixteen personalities? That’s a lot of…
Why Apologia Works Apologia has a variety of curriculums, but we enjoy the science because it is not just your typical textbook and workbook. This curriculum company has the child at heart, knows what interests a student and has creative ways to display the complicated content of science in a colorful, friendly way with Godly messages throughout. Why We Chose Apologia for Our Science… At the beginning of our homeschool adventure, our eldest child was a guinea pig for many…