There are several times during our homeschool year where I try to coordinate by topic. Depending on the holiday or season, we’ll have every subject point to the same theme – science, history, copywork, reading, and any other subject I can incorporate! And what better topic is there than Jesus in these days leading up …
Bible Copywork: Philippians 4:8
I just love Philippians 4:8 and am working on committing it to memory. It’s such a simple list to remind Christ followers of what our eyes should be seeing and what our ears should be listening to. And most importantly, what we should be thinking about. Pondering. Meditating on. I need that reminder sometimes, and …
Handwriting Worksheets for Kids: Color Words!
My girls are so excited about these handwriting worksheets! They are the new favorites around the Hill House. While we use a formal handwriting curriculum (which we love!), I very often put aside the formalities for a change of pace. I find that if I change things up often, my kiddos seem more engaged and …
Silent Night Copywork
During our yearly Christmas School, I try to incorporate as many Christmas-themed topics as I can. And that includes copywork as well! “Silent Night” is a staple in our house, and I’m sure it is in yours, too! I can think of no better handwriting practice than that of the birth of our Savior! Note that …
Pledge of Allegiance Copywork
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.” Those are words that my children and I say often at the beginning of our school day. My family is so blessed to live in a land of freedom, and I want to instill a love of country in my kiddos. One way …
Free Handwriting Practice: The Dry Desert
My children will soon be studying the desert and using many of the resources found in The Dry Desert Worksheet Packet. Because my Early Kindergartner loves to listen in also, I have a set of handwriting practice ready for her! Using The Dry Desert Writing Practice Worksheets There are several ways you can utilize these …
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 …
Pilgrims Handwriting Practice Worksheets
While we typically use a formal handwriting program each day, I sometimes ditch the formalities and use copywork that pertains to the subjects we’re studying. Over the next few weeks, my children will be working on lots of Thanksgiving-themed activities including this set of Pilgrims at Plymouth copywork! Pilgrims at Plymouth Copywork This copywork was …
Psalm 100 Copywork – NIV
I am so excited to share this set of Psalm 100 copywork with you today. Psalm 100 is a beautiful song of praise and has always been one of my favorite Scriptures. Memorizing Scripture is going to be a huge focus in our homeschool this year, and copywork just helps to sear this Scripture in …
Plants and Flowers Handwriting Practice
Plants and flowers are a favorite topic that we study year after year in our homeschool. There are some themes that just never grow old! We incorporate quite a bit of vocabulary into our studies so my children will be familiar with plant terms. This set of plant-themed handwriting worksheets contains the vocabulary words that …
Armor of God Copywork – NIV
I love studying the Armor of God with my children. My kiddos love to act out different Bible verses & Bible accounts and this section of Scripture is wonderful for doing just that! During the end of March, I’ve scheduled for us to learn about the Armor of God and what each piece represents. …
