In the weeks leading up to Christmas, I try to make school slightly different for my little people. It’s always fun to do things a little out of routine, so I try to plan for a good portion of our homeschool days to be Christmas-focused in some way. For most holidays, I print out many …
Bible Resources
Names of Jesus Copywork
I’ve mentioned several times how much our family has enjoyed using the Names of Jesus Advent Chain during our Bible time in the mornings. I can hardly believe how many Names of Jesus my children (and I!) have memorized by studying our Name each day and then reviewing those from previous days. Because I’m always on …
Zacchaeus Coloring Pages
In the early years of homeschooling, I figured out that I could use coloring pages as a tool to help my children learn. While my oldest boy hated to color – as does my youngest boy! – my three middle girls loved coloring. They still do, even though they are all much older now! If …
Psalm 15 – We Are Called to Be People of Integrity
I was reading my Bible this morning and decided to flip over to the Psalms. I landed on Psalm 15, which is titled in my Bible Who Shall Dwell on Your Holy Hill? Well, that’s a good question and it is one to which I want to know the answer. When you have a few moments …
7 Days of Creation Copywork in Print and Cursive
Thankfully, I discovered the joy of copywork early in our homeschool life. In addition to handwriting practice, copywork allows my children to remember and internalize information in yet another way. Repetition in the form of oral drill work, flash cards, and copywork make for a solid way to learn information. If you and your children …