Homeschooling Through Sibling Rivalry This post is from contributor, Sharla Kostelyk. In my early years of homeschooling, there was a mom who told me that homeschooling was a wonderful way to teach siblings to get along and cut down on the fighting at home. She obviously had not met my children! While homeschooling does not […]
The Big List of Summer Bucket Lists
This post is from contributor, Sharla Kostelyk. Bucket lists for families or kids have been all the rage the past couple of years. It is easy to see why they are so popular. They help families set goals, spend time together, have fun, and build memories. I find it interesting to read other people’s bucket […]
Summer in the Slow Cooker: 25+ Amazing Slow Cooker Recipes
This post is from contributor Sharla Kostelyk. Summer is the perfect time to pull out the slow cooker. Not only will it free up your days to play with your kids and enjoy the weather, it is also a great way to cook without heating the house. Slow cooker meals are also perfect for […]
Why Homeschool Moms Need Other Homeschool Moms
This post is from contributor Sharla Kostelyk By its nature, homeschooling can at times feel like you are an island. This can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness. There are many reasons homeschool moms need other homeschool moms: Support It is wonderful to have a support network of other homeschoolers. This support is especially […]
Creating Mini Units for your Homeschool Based on Books
This post is from contributor, Sharla Kostelyk. Originally published Feb. 2014. Disclosure: There are affiliate links within this post. In our house, we love books! Our shelves are lined with books that are so loved, they are worn down and falling apart! In our homeschool room, we have a reading corner with a large bean […]
50 Homeschool Science Experiments (that cost next to nothing)
Science is one subject where it is easy to feel as if you have to spend a lot of money in order to give your kids an interesting, hands-on learning experience. There may be the temptation to buy expensive equipment such as microscopes or telescopes. However, in order to give your kids the chance to […]
Mid-Year Homeschool Boost
This post is from contributor Sharla Kostelyk originally published in 2014. Every August, I find myself excitedly scouring the Internet for ideas, furiously making notes, getting organized, making photocopies, and planning out the year to come. I have ideas for fun snacks and activities to correspond to some of our lessons and my excitement is […]