When we did our cozy home remodel, we changed our learning room into a library. In my dream home, I would have a large library filled with built-in bookshelves from floor to ceiling. Instead, we have several places where we keep our books including …
"I do not understand how anyone can live without some small place of enchantment to turn to." Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Because I’ve been blessed with a creative and artistically gifted daughter, I’ve learned a great deal about art supplies over the past several years. As a highly creative family, we’ve cycled through many different phases and …
We’re in the midst of the stretch known in our home as “Has the magazine gone to review yet?” If you didn’t already know, David is the graphic designer for The Old Schoolhouse Magazine so four months of every year, he’s …
Having a highly sensitive child is a challenge, especially when she is younger. She can’t fully explain what she feels and thinks. She is unable to think abstractly about topics in the way an adult can so it can be difficult to sort out exactly …
"It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with the simple pleasures and to be cheerful and have courage when things go wrong." Laura Ingalls Wilder
This collection of Thanksgiving activities will make it easy for you to put together a fun and educational Thanksgiving themed unit. I’ve included all kinds of ideas related to Pilgrims, the First Thanksgiving, and Thanksgiving traditions. The …
Thanksgiving Day is an important holiday to commemorate with your children. Use this free printable Thanksgiving Day word search as part of your homeschool activities this year. The worksheet features an overflowing Thanksgiving cornucopia. The word …
Lately I’ve noticed a trend among some Christians to call their husband or wife their “partner” instead of what that person really is – a husband or wife. I’m over fifty and no one ever – ever – called their …
This free first Thanksgiving KWL is perfect for history studies and unit studies. Understand what your children know, want to know, and learn with this easy to use printable. If KWLs are new to you, see my post here: Use a KWL in Your Homeschool Unit …
The idea of homemaking has become something that people – enlightened people – often mock. Any woman who states that she enjoys homemaking or wants to be primarily a homemaker is viewed with suspicion or derision. I really don’t understand that. …
This free Pilgrims KWL is perfect for history studies and unit studies. Understand what your children know, want to know, and learn with this easy to use printable. If KWLs are new to you, see my post here: Use a KWL in Your Homeschool Unit Study. …
