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Creative Writing Prompts for Classical Conversations Cycle 3
The purpose of Classical Conversations Foundations is to help our kids memorize key material across subjects. I've written about how we use Classical Conversations at home and an ultimate guide to Classical Conversations resources. But I wanted something more. My...
Life of Fred Math Review
First, let me say that I haven't been paid and have not received any free or discounted curriculum for this review. I'm not even an affiliate! I did have the privilege of interviewing the author, Stanley Schmidt, on the Homeschool Sanity Show, however. I started using...
The Pantry Clean Out Challenge: Week 35
This is one of my favorite challenges of the year. There's something about having a clean pantry that makes you feel like life is under control. We will be using some of the steps I describe in my free subscriber ebook, The Once-and-for-All Meal Plan. #1 Clean pantry...
The AGT Approach to Productivity: What the Popular Show Can Teach Us About Getting More Done
Our family has been watching America's Got Talent for the first time this season and it's been enjoyable. But I think the most valuable aspect of watching for me is what it's taught me about personal productivity. Whether you've seen the show or not, you may...
The Organized Bedroom Challenge
Fall is here and it's time to get bedrooms in order so the daily tidying doesn't cut into the school day. I am having my soon-to-be college freshman purge his room this week. I can't wait for his two brothers (and roommates) to no longer have the excuse that the mess...
The Fall Bucket List Challenge: Week 33
I love summer so much, that I honestly get a little blue this time of year. There's nothing like making a fall bucket list to cheer me up. After all, the fall is prime time for homeschoolers. We can enjoy all kinds of field trips that would be too busy any other time...
A Better Daily Weekly Monthly To Do List
One of my most popular posts is Can a Daily Weekly Monthly To Do List Help You Get More Done? Many people are looking for a to-do list that keeps their monthly and weekly goals in sight. There was just one problem with the form I linked to in my post: I didn't like...
Our 6 Favorite Curriculum Picks for This School Year
If you're anything like me, you love to find out what other homeschoolers are using for curriculum. These are my favorite picks for the year, but don't stop here. Check out the iHomeschool Not Back to School Blog Hop for more great lists! #1 God's Design for Science...
The Back to School Challenge: Week 32
Can you believe it's here already? Whether you've been homeschooling all year or won't be getting back to it until next month, this week is as good as any to do some back-to-school organization. #1 Create a school schedule I wrote about scheduling your homeschool...
Can Daily Reflection Help You Get the Right Things Done?
While a traditional list can remind you of what to do, daily reflection can help you determine if you're doing the right things. At the end of the day, you may have everything crossed off your list, but you are left with this nagging feeling that you let someone down....
Ideas for Homeschooling at Every Stage
What makes this homeschooling resource different Whether this will be your first year of homeschooling or you've been at this a while, you won't want to miss this incredible resource. So many homeschooling books are the advice of one homeschool mom, who writes in...
The Elective Curriculum Prep Challenge: Week 31
Last week we got our core, or primary curriculum, organized for the upcoming year. This week we will take on our elective studies. This could be subjects like art, home ec, or music. #1 Set up system of organization You may have organized your materials during...