State History by A Helping Hand is a featured sponsor of the HELP! for the Homeschool Mom series and they are generously giving away a history and geography bundle that includes Fifty States Under God, Geography of the Fifty States, a State History Student Booklet on the state of choice by the winner, and aContinue Reading
5 Ways to be Intentional With Unschooling
Unschooling. This homeschooling label has a lot of moms intrigued but often intimidated, simply because it sounds like a recipe for a chaotic and unorganized lifestyle. However, in recent years, unschooling has grown in popularity because of its flexibility and amazing benefits. Parents are seeing the positive side of unschooling, especially when it comes toContinue Reading
7 Reasons You Are an Amazing Homeschool Mom
I think it was one February when I first felt the chilly avalanche of self-doubt sliding over me. I’ve always been an overachiever and perfectionist, two things—as time and experience would teach me—completely incompatible with sane homeschooling. My first child persisted in refusing to grasp the skill of reading despite the number of ways andContinue Reading
Getting Ready for a New Homeschool Year
There’s something about a fresh start. And I think that’s one of the most appealing things that propel many into getting right to new goals. But it’s almost a tricky thing to balance. Often times we want a fresh start because we haven’t liked how some things are going. Namely, how busy we homeschooling familiesContinue Reading
February Brick Challenges w/ FREE Printable
This month’s Lego Brick Challenge is ready and it includes a FREE printable. I have 5 boys, ranging in age from 16 down to 6. So I’m sure you can imagine that we have lots of Legos at our house; probably too many and most of which are either on the floor or thrown intoContinue Reading
HELP! for the Homeschool Mom
Welcome to the HELP! for the Homeschool Mom series We are so glad you’re here! If you’re reading this, you are most likely thinking about homeschooling your kids, are new to homeschooling and are still trying to find your footing, or you might even be versed in homeschooling but are entering some unfamiliar territory orContinue Reading
Homemade Copycat Reese’s Hearts
These copycat Reese’s hearts are the perfect Valentine’s Day treat for your sweetheart! They’re easy to make and delicious to eat. I can’t believe that Valentine’s Day is almost here! It seems like it was just Christmas!! One of my favorite treats during the Valentine’s Day season is Reese’s hearts and I just had toContinue Reading
The Best Typing Programs for Kids
Have you ever watched your young child type? Do they look like a chicken pecking for food? If so, it’s time to get started with a typing program for young children. The good news is that there are all kinds of typing programs out there, and many of them are even FREE! Here are someContinue Reading
Homeschool Science Projects Using Snow
Winter is full of fun things to do if you like the cold. Snow is great for exploring everything from states of matter to insulation. Here are a few fun homeschool science projects using snow. Make snow candy with molasses or pure maple Place cookie sheets out in the snow for a clean base toContinue Reading
FREE Printable Calendar for Kids – Editable & Undated
My ten-year-old daughter loves to be up-to-date on what is going on in our family – she wants to know when it’s someone’s birthday, when our next vacation is, when Grandma and Grandpa are coming to visit, plus regular things like church, practices, and rehearsals. Each month she tapes a new calendar to the backContinue Reading
