Here we are, at the beginning of another school year. We have sharpened our pencils, worked out our plans, and dreamt our dreams. We are as prepared as possible to meet our goals but, as usual, God may have different plans. Here are 6 tips that will make the year a success no matter what […]
Planning
Curriculum Plans for Grades 7, 9, and 12
Often my homeschool plans are too ambitious. Other times they are reasonable, but unexpected things happen. In fact, last year, for various reasons, we were completely unable to meet our learning goals. Now, after reading Crazy Busy, I’m deliberately scaling my expectations way, way back as I plan our school year. Hopefully this will lead […]
Ambleside Online
For almost twenty years I’ve been looking at, comparing, purchasing, and reviewing a wide variety of homeschool curricula. In all those years, one option has always stood out, Ambleside Online. Ambleside Online is an incredible Charlotte Mason curriculum. Spanning all the grades with a few extra options for lighter years and catch up years, it […]
When There is Too Much to Do
We garden and we homeschool, and sometimes the combination seems to be a bit too much. This year I told my husband that we were not going to have a garden because it was impossible to combine with our homeschooling. He gently disagreed and pointed out that gardening was good for me and the children. […]