Adventures in HomeSchooling

If I was to ask you what it was that you loved about homeschooling What would be your answer? Last night I decided to write down what I loved about homeschooling. I thought my list would be fun to share.Here is my  20 reasons  why I love to homeschool. 1.) I get to be part of my children education. 2.)Not feeling rushed to get the kids out the door for school in the morning. 3.)No Alarm Clocks  4.)I am able to customize my children's curriculum. 5.)I am able to change the curriculum if it's not working for my family. 6.)Avoiding negative peer influence. 7.) We get to enjoy public places that would be crowded during the summer. 8.)No school bells to rush my kids to next class. 9.) Family field trips 10.) Learning new things alongside my children. 11.) No battles over homework. 12.) enjoying great books. 13.) My kids are allowed to be themselves. 14.) Teaching my kids about nutrition and how to make healthy meals. 15.) I love to see my ki...

One thing I have learned in the last five years,when it comes to people who have never homeschooled they have lots of questions. They are naturally curious on how homeschooling works and they are not shy when it comes to asking questions. And I have always welcome the questions, no matter how many times the questions come up. I decided to list the top ten questions I get asked frequently and my answers too them. My first question is the one that comes up in every conversation. 1.) How do you socialize your children with other children? When and how does this happen? My answer- My children have other activities outside the home, and they socialize with both homeschoolers and Traditional schoolers. My children play with their friends everyday. My kids are also signed up in outside classes they have art,music and science with are local science center. 2.) Have your children always been homeschooled?  My answer - Yes!! 3.) Do you set your own hours? My answer? Yes we no...

Are you looking for new and creative ways to get you out your writing funk? They  say a picture is worth a thousand words,using digital photos can help inspire a writer with ideas. When creating something out of the ordinary by combining two or more elements.  I have gathered a collection of some amazing examples of photos to use for writing prompts. They are wonderful  and imaginative illustrations.You can find these images on Google enjoy 

One art project I loved as a child was Silhouette Self-Portraits. I remember my art teacher trace my Silhouette onto the black paper. And still to this day I still have it kept in my scrapbook of artwork. I decided for a  fun art project to do with my children will be a Silhouette Self-Portrait with more of a twist to it I found on Pinterest collage style silhouettes that were really intreasting. The purpose of this style is to create a collage of things to represent them at this stage in life.  So it can range from art,sports, food,bugs,funny things things that are unique to their personalities. Here is a few samples I found online to give you a idea I will post my kids when they finish next week.

Have you ever had a crazy time looking for writing ideas? If you answered yes then you can, understand how crazy my Monday was. I am the mom who will search Pinterest for hours. Searching for new and creative ideas,I just love  to pin all those wonderful ideas! And guess what idea I loved,"Journal Jars " yes that's right journal jars. I am  super excited to share this brilliant idea with all of you. A journal jar is so creative and fun, you can use this idea for adults as well. Journal Jar is filled with kid friendly questions/ perfect for those who get writers block. What you will do is have your children/students pick a prompt each day have them tape or glue it to their journal. And then they will write out the response to the question,and if they like  they can make some illustrations. How to Make a Journal Jar •You will need a large jar •Decorate the Jar to your liking you can use stickers,tags,paper,markers,rubber stamps etc. • write or if you choos...

Over these last several weeks my kids and I have kept a gratitude journal. And what a blessing to express gratitude. Each day we write 10 things we are truly grateful for that day. This has become a true blessing expressing how we feel has allowed  are  family to  open up .  The journals have allowed  us to see all the postive things in the world, we are no longer focusing are time or energy,on things we don't have as well as not focusing  on the negative things going on in the world. We have tap into the source of happiness my kids are laughing more and arguing less that is definitely a blessing on its own. Here is my list of 10 things I am truly grateful for today.  1.) I am thankful and blessed for the Love of God and my family each and every day. 2.)I am thankful and blessed to have a voice to express how I feel. 3.) I am thankful and blessed to be able to homeschool my kids. 4.) I am thankful and blessed to have my blog to write a...

This list provides links to General Resources for Teachers and Homeschoolers enjoy.  Also you might check out on my blog  under labels -links to education sites, and links to free resources,Lots of Free Stuff as well. Certificates, Gradebooks, and Templates  successcertificates.com - Achievement awards download certificates templates  in Word and PDF format free dyetub.com - You can create your own certificate online. www.thinkwave.com  - Think wave educator gradebook you can download the software free. www.certificatestreet.com - free award certificates templates created your own awards. davisart.com  -free monthly planner from Davis publication . www.incompetech.com  - free online graph paper  /grid paper  Pdf www.tcpnow.com - free games, crafts and, books ,certificates. www.proboards.com  - Worksheet Library- free worksheets. General Education www.tolerance.org  Teaching Tolerance free lessons...