Large Family – Science/History

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To me homeschooling without textbooks is easiest in these two subjects. I LOVE teaching science and history without textbooks. My children have thrived with this method and their retention is amazing. Choosing topics that go with the seasons, holidays, or other happenings in our world is one way to make school fun and applicable. I […]

Put a Spring in Your Step Giveaway Event

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There is a great giveaway event coming to Our Heart and Home during the month of May and you will not want to miss it. We have some amazing sponsors so click on the pictures and take a look around their companies. There will be fun spring cleaning and organizing posts that will help you […]

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 […]

5 Weekly Goals – Homeschool Goals

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This week my goals are mostly homeschool goals. I got lots of “paper and computer work done last week along with two full weeks of school. I am really proud of this since Elizabeth isn’t even 3 weeks old yet and we are already back to full school routine. One pleased momma here! This week […]

Homemade ABC Learning Game

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    You know that bag of plastic Easter eggs that are probably hiding in the back of a closet somewhere? They are left over from last Easter and by next Easter you might not even remember where they are. Well, today, I have a great idea on how you can use those “leftovers” to […]

Homeschool Spanish – Spanish for You! Review

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Spanish for You! recently sent me their Estaciones program for review. The Estaciones program offers lessons that focus on the weather and seasons and much more. It is a fully interactive curriculum that works great as a whole family study with worksheets for all levels. It can be easily taught by a parent with no prior […]

Character Training Program – Leadership Garden Review

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This Leadership Garden Legacy review has led to many good conversations in our home. As we worked our way through the U.N.I.Q.U.E. KIDS: Growing My Leadership Garden paperback book ($18.95) I was able to talk a lot about character training with our children. This beautifully illustrated simple to read chapter book is perfect for children […]

A Journey Through Learning – A Review Crew Review

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A Journey Through Learning is a company that I am very familiar with. All of my experiences have been positive and this time was no exception. The items that I reviewed this time were just as high quality and easy to use as any of the other ones that I have used in the past. […]