Someone used the word “usta” to describe something they had done in the past. His inquiry was, “What did ya usta do?” I usta homeschool four kids. Looking back, the memories are wonderful. The actual process was more challenging but still ...
Homeschooling
How to Beat Your Homeschooling Fears
The end of the school year is closer than you think! Spring break is right around the corner. Have you begin to think about your plans for the next school year? Maybe you’ve been reading stories in the media about homeschooling and homeschool ...
What about the little ones? Teaching multi-ages in your homeschool
Older children were never the challenge to home schooling that babies and toddlers were. Sometimes their goal seemed to be to disrupt everything else we were trying to do! A toddler or young preschooler adds challenges to home schooling. They also ...
Summer Reading Program
It's not too early to start thinking about your summer reading program. Check at your public library to see what they have. One in my area offers ice cream and such for younger kid's goals, but has some really neat stuff for older kids. Does a ...
Signs Along the Homeschool Journey
Years of long car trips to Grandma and Grandpa’s have heightened my awareness of life along the highway - the sights, the signs, the symbols. Some a small and subtle, like the mile-markers along the way. Then there are billboards ...