Six Weeks of Sonlight – Why We Bought Sonlight
Note: Our family is no longer using Sonlight, but I am keeping these posts available for those who are interested. For more information on why we have changed course, READ HERE. Part 1 – Why We...
View ArticleSix Weeks of Sonlight – Every Curriculum Has Its Cons
Note: Our family is no longer using Sonlight, but I am keeping these posts available for those who are interested. For more information on why we have changed course, READ HERE. Part 4 – Every...
View ArticleHomeschooling – What If I Get Tired of the Kids?
Back to the homeschooling questions! Here’s one I hear A LOT! Mostly I hear it phrased this way: “I couldn’t homeschool my kids because I couldn’t stand to be around them 24/7.” I think the people...
View ArticleHomeschooling and the Morning Sickness Factor
As I emerge from the morning sickness and begin to feel well again, I thought I’d share some insights I’ve gleaned from the 5 times I have done this since I began homeschooling. *First off, give...
View ArticleSheltering our Children
If you homeschool (and sometimes even if you don’t), you have probably been accused at some point of SHELTERING your child/children. This is one of the words that causes homeschoolers cringe…right up...
View ArticleModified Workbox System for a Large Family
I took one look at Sue Patrick’s workbox system and ran the other way. No way, no how could that work for me. Not with the size of family I have! It would take a million zillion shoe boxes, and I...
View ArticleLifestyle of Learning – Handwriting
What is a Lifestyle of Learning? Read about our homeschooling philosophy and the other posts in this series HERE! When I began homeschooling 8 years ago, I taught my son handwriting from the same...
View ArticleSheltering our Children
Raising Arrows Sheltering our Children If you homeschool (and sometimes even if you don’t), you have probably been accused at some point of SHELTERING your child/children. This is one of the words that...
View ArticlePerfect Homeschool Workbox System for Small Spaces or a Large Family
Raising Arrows Perfect Homeschool Workbox System for Small Spaces or a Large Family I took one look at the homeschool workbox system started by Sue Patrick and ran the other way. No way, no how could...
View ArticleLifestyle of Learning – Handwriting
Raising Arrows Lifestyle of Learning – Handwriting When I began homeschooling 8 years ago, I taught my son handwriting from the same curriculum I had used as a child…D’Nealian. My son did quite well...
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