One of the hardest parts of "school at home" for me is knowing when to start school in the morning. You see, I'm not just a school teacher who shows up at school at 7:30 a.m. with an ample amount of time to prepare my brain, my room, and my supplies. Nor do I get a planning period during the day ... Read More about A Daily Routine for Real Moms
Test Scores for Homeschoolers Lower Than Private School Students
Homeschool students scored an average of 1093.1 on the SATs, compared to 1012.6 for public school students and 1123.8 for private-independent schools. (Homeschool Fact from http://www.percipion.com) Interesting? I think so! At first, I was a little irritated that private school students ... Read More about Test Scores for Homeschoolers Lower Than Private School Students
I’ve been decorating our school room…
Our schoolroom is in the basement, and the ceiling is very short here. It's only about one inch taller than I am, so I guess there will be no tip-toe teaching for me! :-) I've been working on making our room look cozier, and it looks so much better already. I've got all the flashcards (etc. and ... Read More about I’ve been decorating our school room…
When I Make Mistakes
Lord, I'm so glad You're gracious with me, even when I make mistakes. Cuz I made a big one today. Then I let it ruin my day. But You're so kind. You didn't nag me or tell me how awful I am. You didn't point out all the ways that I really should be more responsible. You simply brought a ... Read More about When I Make Mistakes
How Do You Get It All Done?
I think the question I'm asked most often is, "How do you get it all done?" I guess the size of this website and the variety of topics discussed make it appear that I have 36-hour days and that I am a superwoman who can do it all. There is nothing further from the truth, and you can ask my husband ... Read More about How Do You Get It All Done?
We Own Our Lips
It was morning, and I had just started drying my hair and applying my makeup. This was standard "read my Bible" time for me, since my kids are usually still sleeping when I get a shower. I keep my Bible in the bathroom, and so it was a habit for me to open to the Psalms and start to read. Today I ... Read More about We Own Our Lips
Moms Choose Between Career and Kids
I was sitting in a doctor's office, reading a recent article in Time magazine, about how moms are having to make a tough choice between starting a career and having children. It got my interest, since I'm expecting my fourth child and I've certainly felt the money pinch enough times to wish I had a ... Read More about Moms Choose Between Career and Kids
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