Are you interested in learning how to fly? When our son became interested in being a pilot, we all had a lot of learning to do. Whether it's a private or commercial license that your teen is shooting for, flight school is where it all starts. This blog post is a "quick start guide" with some helpful resources for those who are just getting started. Nothing can happen without either money or scholarships, so we'll start with finances first. One thing I should mention right off the bat is that Continue Reading
Educational Games to Enjoy With Your Children
"Mama, please play a game with me!" This is something that parents hear a lot, and we might put it off because the thought of a "kids game" seems quite boring and simplistic. But here's how to break out of that mindset and have some fun with your children. Try Something New There are some really cute games out there for children that can also be enjoyable for adults. One of our favorites is called Animal Bingo, and it's for made for children ages 2 and up. Quick to learn and relaxing to Continue Reading
How to Supplement a Homeschool Education
Even if you already have a full curriculum in place, there are ways to expand learning opportunities and provide extra support in areas where your child needs improvement. And it doesn't have to be costly. Here are some ways that we have supplemented our home learning over the years. Field Trips: When you're homeschooling, almost anywhere you go be turned into a learning experience. In fact, I'll go even further than that. Your children are learning all the time! So tie this into your Continue Reading
5 Things That Make Teaching SO Much Easier for Me!
I've been a homeschool teacher for over fifteen years, and have now added two years of private school teaching to my repertoire. Here are five of the things that make my life as a teacher so much easier! Whether you've been in the trenches for a good long while, or are just getting started and need some pointers, this post is for you. A Good Backpack: Over the years I've tried a lot of different bags, with many different designs and bells and whistles. A lot of the hip and Continue Reading
Beautiful Coloring & Activity Pages for Ascension Day
The Feast of the Ascension, forty days after Easter, commemorates the ascending of Jesus Christ to Heaven from Mount Olivet. You can read the full story of this glorious event in Luke Chapter 1, verses 1-11. Here's is a snippet. “You shall receive the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you, and you shall be witnesses unto Me... even to the uttermost part of the earth. And when He had said these things, while they looked on, He was raised up: and a cloud received Him out of Continue Reading
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