by guest author Katrina Watson
Editor’s note: While many of us are enjoying a summer break from homeschooling, now may be the perfect time to think about simplifying your home. The goal of simplifying is not only to enjoy our homes but most importantly to create an environment free of distractions where we can focus our hearts on God and love our families — teaching our children to do the same.
Mommy Moments
Guest post by Michelle Christensen
I loved being out and about with my kids during our homeschooling years! Once the two oldest of my five had their own cars, it was just me and the younger three who did all the errands. We did most of our grocery shopping once a month. It meant I had to plan ahead and budget well, but it saved us so much money! Every time we were in the store, I let the kids each pick out some little treat if they were good. That meant the less kids we had on the shopping trip, the less treats I had to buy — money saved!
26 Tips to Simplify Your Season, Part 2
By guest author Marcia Washburn (Continued from Part 1)
DURING THE HOLIDAYS
- Adjust your homeschool schedule. Cut your homeschool studies to a minimum and use December to teach hospitality skills. Instead of doing all of the planning yourself, involve your children. Ask them where guests should sleep, what foods to serve, etc. These are important life skills.
26 Tips to Simplify Your Season, Part 1
By guest author Marcia Washburn
The workload of a wife and mother more than doubles during December. In addition to all of her normal duties, she may add writing Christmas cards or letters; decorating the house; additional cooking and entertaining; shopping for and wrapping gifts; attending musical rehearsals and programs; arranging for special clothes or photography sessions; hosting overnight guests; and many others. I once estimated that I added 60-80 hours of work during December, in addition to my regular homemaking and homeschooling responsibilities. No wonder I breathed a sigh of relief when school routines returned in January.
Read MoreWhat is Education?
By guest author Cindy Puhek
What is education? Sometimes as homeschoolers we mistakenly think that completing the perfect curriculum will educate our children. But those of us who have been homeschooling for a couple of decades understand that there is no perfect curriculum. I’ve watched curriculum trends come and go.
When I first started homeschooling, unit studies were popular. We were told true education would occur when my children learned things in context, with everything tied together, while having fun, hands-on experiences.
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