“A” is for Ambassador

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Today I start a journey I can only hope to finish! I really want to do this and I am going to try my hardest to make it happen. What is that journey you ask? It is Blogging Through the Alphabet”! I am linking up my posts over at Ben and Me with my new […]

Live Blogging

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I haven’t done “live blogging” very much at all (I think only one other time) but I thought it might be fun for you all to see what a homeschooling day is like for a mother of 6 with one in 6th grade, one in 4th grade, one in 2nd grade, a preschooler, a toddler, […]

George Washington Unit Study – A TOS review

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YWAM Publishing offers many studies for various audiences and Christian topics. We have been enjoying reading their biography entitled “George Washington-True Patriot” and working through the corresponding George Washington Unit Study curriculum guide . This book retails for only $6.99 for either an e-book or an audiobook option and is recommended for ages 10+ and the study guide is […]

Flip Flop Spanish-T O S Review

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See It and Say It Flip Flop Spanish from Flip Flop Learning has proven to be the most fun Spanish program that we have tried yet! Everyone in the family has learned and added words to our Spanish vocabulary easily and quickly. I have been so impressed with this homeschool Spanish option in that it takes very […]

Homeschooling 101-Finding Joy in the Daily Grind

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Life is stressful and hard for everyone. It is easy to get overwhelmed and caught up in what didn’t get done or what we forgot to do. Finding joy in the daily grind takes focused effort and great resolve. Children cry and drinks gets spilt, you step on a block while pacing the floor with […]

Homeschooling 101 – Fitting it all in

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Does your laundry pile up or the dishes go undone just so you can squeeze some homeschooling into your day? Are you always stressed and overwhelmed by the amount of work on your plate? I know those days all too well. I have them in my house too. But I must say, they are fewer […]

Homeschooling 101 – Daily Schedule

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7am – Wake/Bible meditation 7:30 – Daddy leaves/Mom dresses and gets ready for the day 8:00am – Kids wake/dress/chores 8:30am – Breakfast Kids listen to Spanish lesson, review memory verse, eat Mom starts chores and preps for school and preps dinner 9:00am – School Starts Math, Bible Reading, Silent Reading, Writing Assignment, Josiah reads to […]

Homeschool 101 – Homeschooling with Little Ones

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One of the questions that I get the most in regards to homeschooling is how do you homeschool with so many little ones around. This year I have 4 in school, a preschooler, a toddler, and a newborn.  Well meaning people wonder about how well the older children can concentrate and learn with the noise […]