Several years ago, after my youngest daughter was born, I remember reading an article in USA Today about Mommy Brain. Before you laugh too hard, there is science supporting the reality that mothers of infants and toddlers have a condition called Mommy Brain. It is the absence of long term memory. Some days I think my short term memory has …
Starting School Woes
We started school Monday. Because I attend a conference in September, I like to get a few extra days under our belt. I also love the added flexibility the head start gives us. The morning went great! I am talking homeschool hall of fame awesome. We have this down! Bring me your questions because I have it all together. Then …
Ready for School?
As a homeschool mom, I never truly stop educating my kids. In fact I told their art tutor last week that I tend to look for something to learn in everything. Poor kiddos! Even so, it just hit me! August 1st is almost upon us. Like soon. FIVE DAYS! Do you hear my panic? I’ve got my basic plan, but …
Teaching Your Kids to Read
Does the thought of teaching your child to read seem daunting? It does to me, too, and I’ve got two kids who are fluent, voracious readers. But now that my toddler wants to read, I’m back to evaluating the best way to teach her. The book on the left is the tool I used with my first two. They knew …
A homeschooling success
As most of you know, I homeschool my two older children (ten and seven). We do that in no small part because I was homeschooled for the greater part of my education and my husband and I see the value of it. The challenge is finding the right formula for our kids for this year. For example, this year, I’ve …
How do we generate creativity in kids?
In Sunday school we talked about a study Mark Batterson referenced in his book In a Pit… It focuses on divergent thinking and showed that 98% of children between the ages of 3-5 score in the genius category, 32% of children between the ages of 8-10 score at the genius level, 10% of teenagers, and 2% of those over 25. …
Do We Shortchange Christian Youth?
I know…the title isn’t typical of what I’ve posted lately. But it’s something I’ve thought about the last couple weeks. In In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day Mark Batterson mentions almost as a sidenote: Lion chasers refuse to live their lives in a defensive posture. They are actively looking for ways to make a difference.” (p. …
Reader’s Theater Resource by Doraine Bennett
I took a reader’s theater class in college and really enjoyed it. For someone who has a tough time memorizing, it was a great way to get dramatic experience without the stress of memorizing pages of scripts. Doraine Bennett, a family friend, has written Reader’s Theater for Global Explorers, a resource filled with scripts for those who want to try …
Homeschooling and Community Colleges
This may sound off the wall…I don’t usually write about homeschooling. But I’m also very proud to have been homeschooled and now homeschool my kids. As a result, I’ve got a heart for those who are homeschooling. Having both perspectives gives me a unique view. The other day I got an email newsletter from a homeschool mom who has developed …
Heart of the Matter conference
Homeschool? Join me at the online Heart of the Matter conference that begins Monday morning. You can see the schedule here. I’m the final speaker on Friday afternoon. I’ll talk about developing leadership in teens. To learn more about registering, check this out. What a great way to get recharged before the new school year starts. I can’t wait to …