3 Historical Fiction Books We're Reading: Three on Thursday
Historical fiction books are a great addition to any child's bookshelf. I am sharing three books we have all enjoyed whether it was read aloud or alone.
How to Stay on Budget in Your Home School
I haven't figured out how to home school for free. Since the beginning we have spent money on materials for our daughters' education. Some years we spend more while other years we have spent less. Homeschooling can cost as much or as little as you need it.
Tips for Keeping Joy in Your Home School
Over the past few months, I have been intentional in finding joy in everyday moments including those moments occurring during our prime learning hours.
How We Manage to Home School in a Small Space
When we first started our home school journey in our house, we home schooled in our kitchen. I loved it. We had big windows that brought in lots of sunlight. We moved to a room because I had collected too much stuff. Being back in a smaller space has really helped me to be efficient and prioritize the girls’ needs. Homeschooling in a small space isn’t too bad.
Balancing Between Mother and Home School Teacher
Home schooling often places the primary teacher in a unique situation. Rarely, does one have to balance a personal relationship along with a more structured relationship. When the girls were younger, I really didn’t think there was a difference, but as they age and the work becomes more involved I have noticed there is a distinction between teacher and mother. Now some may argue that shifting between the two isn’t required because I am equally both. Although I am always their mother, there are times where I have to show more discipline as their instructor/ facilitator while there other times when I have to say academics can wait due to more pressing personal needs.
Five Ways I Navigate Home School Conventions as a Black Mom
Overall, I am a fan of home school conventions. If you want to know why, take a moment to read A Black Mom's Perspective of Home School Conventions. With that being said, I also have my way of navigating such places in which I am a minority with little if any representation on the committee or speaker roster.