Last year, I made the big decision to homeschool my children using the Core Curriculum from Memoria Press. It was an enormous leap of faith for me to do something so incredibly different than our previous 8 years of homeschool, but it has been one of my most successful homeschool decisions to date. One season …
Apple Worksheets and Johnny Appleseed Worksheets
Through the years, I’ve published a lot of apple worksheets and printables. And Johnny Appleseed resources? Tons! If you’re looking for apple worksheets or unit study helps or anything to learn about Johnny Appleseed, you’re in the right spot. You’ll find my big list of resources down below. So grab a cup of coffee…browse, download, and …
Day 3 of Children’s Books – Michelangelo
Thank you for joining me for Day 3 of the 365 Days of Children’s Books series! I hope you are able to add a few new requests to your library account this week. Lazy summer days bring lots of time to read fresh books! Today’s book, Michelangelo, is by Diane Stanley, one of my favorite …
Martin Luther King, Jr. Writing Booklet with Picture Dictionary
While evaluating our homeschool at the end of last year, I realized that I had not emphasized writing enough on a daily basis. It was the one thing that fell between the cracks. Actually, writing AND science tend to be the things that are not completed by the end of the day. Sigh. In an effort …
Thanksgiving History Worksheets and Resources
During the week of Thanksgiving, my children and I usually take a break from our regular school subjects and study about the history of Thanksgiving. I call it ‘Thanksgiving School.’ That’s a very creative name, isn’t it?! 🙂 I try to make it fun and have everything we do revolve around Thanksgiving history – worksheets, …
Easy Hands-On History Activities for Kids
Before our school year started, I knew it was going to be a bit of a trying year for me. We started school in July as we usually do, and I had just found out I was pregnant with our #5. Morning (all day) sickness and I were not friends at this point. While we …
Our Favorite Books About George Washington
As y’all know, we are avid readers here at the Hill House! Today I’m sharing our favorite books about George Washington. I love it when my kids and I can learn about history by reading biographies. It’s such a neat way to get a feel for a certain time period. Make sure you reserve these …
Favorite Books About Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of my favorite people to study. In fact, my children and I study him every year. He had such a fascinating life! Because we study Dr. King each year, I decided to purchase quite a few books about him. Our local library only has a few copies of each, …
How I Plan Tapestry of Grace During the Summer
Disclosure: Tapestry of Grace sponsored this post. The content is based on my own experiences with Tapestry, and the opinions are 100% my own. It also includes affiliate links. For more information, please see my disclosure policy. If there is one thing I’ve learned as a homeschooling mama over the past 6 years, it …
Planning Tapestry of Grace Each Week When You Homeschool Multiple Ages
Disclosure: Tapestry of Grace sponsored this post. The content is based on my own experiences with Tapestry, and the opinions are 100% my own. For more information, please see my disclosure policy. My children and I are now in our 5th year of using Tapestry of Grace, so we are finishing up Year 1 …
Handwriting: The Star Spangled Banner Copywork
Like most Americans, “The Star-Spangled Banner” holds a very special place in the hearts of my family. Sure, I associate it with baseball games and summertime, but I strive to teach my children that our national anthem is more than just a song. It’s a symbol of our freedom! And even though we won’t cycle …
