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Back to School Books

If your child is starting school there are some great books that will help him to prepare for this big event in his life. You may have a child who is excited or you may have a child who is a little fearful. This may be your child’s first year of school or it could be their third year. For some children every year is difficult for them until they get the hang of the routine. After all, they have had the summer off with a completely different schedule. They have not had homework either. Bedtime did not come with … Continue reading →

Starting Your Own Niche Site

Like myself, many single parents tend to work solely from home so we can take care of our kids, perhaps home school them, and try to fill as many roles as possible in our children’s lives. Though there are a hundred scams for every one legitimate WAH business, there are some solid ways to help make ends meet. Freelance writing is one, as well as Internet marketing. These days, most families have access to the internet, which gives you a virtual money-making machine right at your fingertips. All it takes is some time and perseverance, and a healthy dose of … Continue reading →

Battle of the Books

My twin boys are busy this summer reading up for Battle of the Books. They love to read, have great memories, and love to discuss (argue) about books, so this a great program for them. We’ve had a lot of fun asking each other questions about the books we’ve read. The kids actually do a lot better than I do! Battle of the Books is a reading incentive program for students in grades 4th-12th. Our elementary school has sponsored a team for many years. Students who are interested in participating read from a list of pre-chosen books. Most of the … Continue reading →

Frugal Back to School Ideas

Back to school time is rapidly approaching and for many, it is already here. Not only can this time be extremely stressful, but it can put a huge damper in your family budget. Supplies, clothing and other items needed for school are expensive and can add up, even when you think you are shopping at sales or getting a good deal with a coupon. Here are some great articles that will help with your back to school needs. Frugal Places to Shop For School Supplies As I mentioned yesterday, my children go back to school on Thursday, which just seems … Continue reading →

More Books for Beginning School

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As I discussed in an earlier blog, reading books to your child is a great method for calming fears and dealing with emotions. In this article, I will offer even more books for you to share with your child. These books all discuss beginning kindergarten. The Night Before Kindergarten by Natasha Wing In this cute book with clever phrases, the children prepare for starting kindergarten. The text adds a twist to the familiar Night Before Christmas poem as the children gather school supplies, take first day pictures, and kiss mom and dad good-bye. In the end the children discover that … Continue reading →

Children’s Journals

After Miriam’s great blog entry on journal writing, I’d like to take the next step and challenge everyone to encourage their children’s self-expression. Think your kids are too young? Hence the challenge! Last summer, while my kids were 5, 3 and a half, and 18 months, I decided that my older two were ready to create a journal of their very own. My daughter had just started reading and writing, and both kids love to color. Since I also homeschool, I thought a journal would not only be an excellent way to teach the kids young to follow the counsel … Continue reading →

Great Books for Children Starting School

As children get closer to starting school, you will find them both excited and a little wary, which is perfectly normal. Some children will embrace change, finding school a wonderful experience while other children feel fear and nervousness. In this article, I wanted to provide you with some excellent books that you can read to your child to make the transition from home to school much easier. -Little School – This picture book is great for four to six year old children, teaching them how to prepare for change. By outlining, everything the child would expect helps him/her feel more … Continue reading →

A Day in the Life of a Highly Regulated Relaxed Homeschooler

It was Andrea’s great suggestion that we compare our days side by side. Like she said, many people want to know what a “typical day” looks like. Like Andrea’s family, we would also consider ourselves “relaxed”. However, our state mandates that starting in first grade kids spend 6 hours per day in school for 180 days. They ask that you complete 80% of your IHIP (which is basically a big long list of what you‘re going to teach for the year). Anything that we do to deviate, warrants at the very least an explanation on my quarterlies, if not an … Continue reading →

A Review of This Week’s Parenting Blogs

I am borrowing an idea from Heather Long and reviewing the week in Parenting. There have been some great blogs written on some important topics. But often parents only see the first few blogs and miss the rest. So here is a review of this week’s Parenting topics. Monday September 18th. “Teaching Good Judgment” is an important skill that many parents fail to teach their children. This is obvious by the many teens and young adults that are making such bad decisions. Read this blog for some ideas on how you can teach your child good judgment. “Should Partners Of … Continue reading →

Learning by Experiences

One of the questions I get asked the most as a blogger who writes on homeschooling, education, and preschool is “what curriculum should I use for my 4 year old?” Some ask about curriculum choices for 2 and 3 year olds as well. It is all understandable. We want to provide the best for our children. Education is extremely important in a child’s life. Parents want to make the right decision. Starting an education at a young age is not to be discouraged. However, our view on what education is should be discouraged. Education does not equal a textbook. Education … Continue reading →