The Saola is also known as the Asian Unicorn. We studied Saola's in co-op and here is how we did it. First, Saola is a very rare and endangered animal. It cannot live in captivity. This animal was discovered in 1992 and we are still learning a lot about it. It is very hard to … Continue reading Lesson: Saola
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Creating a Homeschool Portfolio for my 6 Year Old
Homeschooling in Maine is pretty easy. The stressful part is the portfolio review, well making the portfolio. The actual review is simple. In Maine, you do not have to notify anyone that you are homeschooling until age 7 and you should wait to notify until then. It is always good though to get into the … Continue reading Creating a Homeschool Portfolio for my 6 Year Old
Lesson: Miss Rumphius
Miss Rumphius is a favorite story of mine. I have always loved the book. When I was planning my co-op class I knew that I was going to teach Miss Rumphius. So when that day came I was so excited. I only have 30 minutes for 2 age groups to teach. Ages 7 and under and … Continue reading Lesson: Miss Rumphius
Best Educational Blog Award
One of my readers nominated me for the Best Educational Blog Award. I like this award because it is set up so anyone can use it and anyone can nominate blogs they actually read. This is a really good idea for the blog awards that go around! Thank you to my reader, passitonmom who nominated me … Continue reading Best Educational Blog Award
50 Ways To Homeschool for Free Part 1
As a homeschooling parent, I hear all the time that homeschooling is very expensive. I understand where that is coming from. The fact is though that homeschooling is not expensive. You could essentially homeschool for free, and yes that includes printing costs. I am going to share 50 ways to homeschool for free. This is a … Continue reading 50 Ways To Homeschool for Free Part 1
Nomination for the Sunshine Blogger Award
I was nominated for the Sunshine Blogger Award and I am beyond honored and so excited!
Homeschooling and Pregnancy
Is it just me or are homeschool mums pregnant all the time? I'm kidding! But since I am a mother of 4 it sure feels that way! So how is it possible to homeschool and recover from birth? The answer is not to push yourself toward unrealistic terms. I am very surprised by the number … Continue reading Homeschooling and Pregnancy
My 5 Favorite Reading Kindle Apps for Kids
My kids love the Kindle. They are not on it 24/7 but we do have a lot of games for them at their disposal. I choose all their Kindle games. Whatever the games are I have 100% control over. I also do not pay for any games, even for myself. While my kids are outside … Continue reading My 5 Favorite Reading Kindle Apps for Kids
10 Careers for At Home Mums
I am a stay at home mother but I have always worked. Some may call that a work at home mother (WAHM) but I never really see it as that. First and foremost, I am a stay at home mum. I homeschool my 4 kids, I volunteer, I help organize a local homeschool co-op, I … Continue reading 10 Careers for At Home Mums
10 Christian Easter Gifts for Kids
I am not really an Easter basket person but as you have read I love giving gifts! I love the time and thought I get to spend searching for the perfect gift and I love the look on the receiver's face, and this especially goes for children. So, of course, we give our children gifts … Continue reading 10 Christian Easter Gifts for Kids