It is time to start thinking about Back to School. For those of us who homeschool it is actually back to homeschool time! Are you getting overwhelmed at the thought of homeschooling kindergarten? Are you homeschooling for the first time? It’s not that bad. Below are some of my thoughts on my take on kindergarten. […]
The Meaning Behind My Logo
In the past, I talked about why I’ve decided to call this blog “Line upon line.” Today, I want to explain the logo that you can see at the top of this blog.
Using Streaming Movies in Homeschooling to Enhance Learning
Cinematic documentaries, movies set in a specific time period, chemists performing experiments on-screen: these are just a few of the ways that you can utilize movies in homeschooling to enhance learning. If you already use unit studies to teach your children then you probably know that a great way to meet the needs of your visual […]
Fun Games for Your Homeschool and What They Teach
We love games: board games, card games, and more! On those days when no one feels up for a formal math lesson (or the days when I need a break!), we pull out a game and enjoy! Playing games with your little ones during homeschool time can teach a number of great skills. Here are some of our favorite […]
Why I Keep Blogging
It takes at least 2 to 5 hours to put together a blog post. I must write and edit it, then I need an image, and if i take it I have to process it and prepare it for the blog. With the busy life that comes as a homeschooling mom, I wonder why I […]
Listening to God’s Will as a Parent
Many of my educational philosophies are secular, and especially on this blog, I share learning ideas that would work for people of all faiths. But it is true that I chose to homeschool initially because God asked me too! Today I’m blogging on All Done Monkey for her Parenting and Faith series. Here’s how I start […]
A Day in the Life Homeschooling a First Grader and a Toddler
One of my favorite blogs, Simple Homeschool, has been running a Day in the Life of… series. I decided it was time I highlighted a day in my homeschool! Today was not a “normal” homeschool day since we had our co-op’s Valentine’s Day bowling party. But I’m starting to realize that no day is ever […]
Line upon Line, Precept upon Precept: Why I Can Homeschool
Every parent who decides to homeschool comes to that conclusion for a number of different reasons. I mentioned the other day that I never thought I’d be a homeschooling parent. I thought I could not do it. Now I’ve come to see that I can homeschool. I found the confidence to homeschool because learning and teaching […]
Daily Learning: Why I Started a Homeschool Blog
Hello? Anyone there? It feels a bit strange to start out on a new blog. But starting a homeschool blog is exciting! Blogging regularly provides a great reminder of the daily learning we all do, be we young children or homeschooling parents.