Summer is coming! And my brain is swimming with all of the optimism and idealism of a new school year, a clean slate, only three months away! I am continually praying about what next year will look like, asking God to guide me and show me what my children need. I am pondering the things […]
Pray Ponder Prepare Plan (Part 1)
Homeschooling without a box curriculum, enrollment, or set program requires a little more advance time than if I am just ordering one set of books and plans and preparing those for the next school year. I generally seriously start thinking about the following year shortly after Christmas! I have planned 12 homeschool years, so far, […]
Put Happiness on Your Calendar
There are days when I find very little joy in being a homeschooling mother. The monotony of the days, the frustration of repeating myself, and the drudgery of the work itself, all pull me down to a grumpy, sour mess. But as Christians, we believe that cheerfulness is a virtue, and as moms, we know […]
Homeschooling Is Hard…But Worth It!
“I don’t know how you do it! I could never homeschool! Being with my kids all day would drive me nuts!” says that friend/stranger/acquaintance/family member to me for the thousandth time! You know what? I don’t know how I do it either, and some days being with my kids all day does drive me nuts. […]
Dear Mama,
Thank you for homeschooling your children! Your numerous sacrifices are an incredible gift that will bless your family for all their lives. Each one of your children are living a privileged life as homeschooled kids. And, as an added bonus, this path will sanctify you and me, as we are forced to grow in virtue […]
Always Begin in Prayer
Oh Lord, we give you thanks and praise for the privilege of homeschooling. Thank you for the children whom you have so wonderfully created and entrusted to us. Thank you for spouses who support and encourage this vocation with practical support and encouragement. Thank you for the individuals you place in our lives to inspire […]