I was an early homeschool mom, starting in 1994. When I homeschooled our four children, we lived on one income in a mobile home. Space and money was limited. Here is my diy, budget homeschooling materials list. I've included organization and storage tips, using shoeboxes, plastic laundry bins and plastic bins with drawers. These are perfect Earth Day activities! Recycled, Inexpensive Storage and Supplies for Home-Schooling
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Think Earth Day with Recycled Homeschooling Supplies
I was an early homeschool mom, starting in 1994. When I homeschooled our four children, we lived on one income in a mobile home. Space and money was limited. Here is my diy, budget homeschooling materials list. I've included organization and storage tips, using shoeboxes, plastic laundry bins and plastic bins with drawers. These are perfect Earth Day activities! Recycled, Inexpensive Storage and Supplies for Home-Schooling
Why I Am Dressing Up in Spooky Costume this Halloween
For the first time in a long time, I'll be dressing up in a scary costume for Halloween. I'm doing our local history "Haunted Museum" day for which I'll need a vintage-spooky costume. I wouldn't normally participate in a haunted event. I'm not convinced frightening children is healthy. And I'm not sure it fits with Christian Catholic teaching.My costume will be historical--Boadicea, Warrior Queen of the Iceni. So it has historical merit. I'm also down-playing the gruesome. Just a simple belly wound or noose to indicate that she killed herself. I will arm myself with information about my character so I can explain that she's not just a ghoul but a martyr.
As Catholic homeschoolers, we always did All Saints Day parties and costumes instead of Halloween. My kids never wanted to be anything really creepy. But I was thinking, that if your kids did want to do a scary costume, you could compromise and let them do martyr, saint or Bible character who was killed. Church history is full of those. You could help them emphasize the story behind the macabre. I always had kids research the person they were dressing as. They'd write bios and present character sketches. This is educational and helps them connect and empathize. Maybe this sounds like a cop-out. But I think it's a good way to teach kids, help them explore their theatrical creativity and get inside the lives of these people we read about. Picture is public domain-- Boadicea. Why I Am Dressing Up in Spooky Costume this Halloween
How a Mom of Four Saves 80 Percent on Back to School Shopping
Labor Day means children return to school. It also means back to school shopping. If you haven't finished shopping, don't worry. I've raised four children; here are do's and don'ts to save 80 percent on school supplies and clothing. Don't fall for all the back to school marketing ploys. Stores loves that BTS selling mojo. And truthfully, parents love back to school sales as much as merchandisers do. What's not love about $.15 crayons? So take advantage of sales like that. but wait to find out what your child's teacher actually requires before making bigger purchases. Take it from a teacher, many store school supply lists trick you into buying things you don't need. How a Mom of Four Saves 80 Percent on Back to School Shopping
Fun Bedside Games, Activities for Sick Kids
Wouldn't you know it--a holiday or vacation is finally here and your child gets ill. Holidays and vacations can be miserable for sick kids (and parents who must care for them). No parties, curtailed activities, more work, extra worries. If you're trying to homeschool with a sick child (or three) that's a challenge, too. Here are at-home family holiday activities that sick kids can enjoy, too. Tweak these activities for non-holiday "ordinary time" too. How to Homeschool with a Sick Child
Designing, Teaching Lesson Plans that Motivate Students
As an education major in college, we were drilled in lesson design. As a classroom teacher, home-schooler, play director, coach, and group leader, I've designed and taught many lesson plans. As a substitute teacher, I've followed other educators plans. From these experiences, I developed my own format of lesson plan, based upon my education and experience. Read more
Things Parents Need to Home School Successfully
I remember fondly my 10 years homeschooling our four kids. I admit that time has probably glossed over some the challenges. I t was difficult to lose my income and homeschooling hurt my later career opportunities, but my husband and I have never regretted our choice. If you're considering homeschooling, here are some things you'll need to be successful. Read more at Things Parents Need to Homeschool Successfully.
How to Plan a Home School Field Trip
Free Back to School Books and Activities for Children and Teachers from Scholastic
Free Printable Back to School Organizers, Planners and Crafts
"Back to School" has become a catch phrase in marketing. "Back to school" sales, shopping guides and promotions abound. We all know where we can go to spend money, but how about some money savers? Free printable back to school activities. Read More
Free Printable Homeschool Activities
Free Printable Homeschool Lesson Plans, Activities I've written quite a few articles about free printable activities, coloring pages, crafts and lesson plans. Here is a list of my blogs that you can follow or subscribe to for free printable lesson plans. free printable homeschool lessons
Valentines Day Activities-Easy and Inexpensive
Valentine Craft Projects - Make it Easy on Yourself! Inexpensive pre-cut craft projects for all ages at super low prices! Green crafts with less waste. DIY crafts for all ages. Easy instructions. Useful and user-friendly! Great for all ages in the homeschool family! Most crafts under $6-$7 a dozen. Check out Oriental Trading Company. free printable Valentine crafts
Homeschool Basics: Storage and Organization
Teaching Supplies You Need for Homeschooling Detailed description of how to prepare for home schooling or school teaching. Simple system for space saving storage. Green diy materials to collect. Save money on resources. Great for all ages. Great for any family to use! Read more
Free Educational Websites, Online Resources for Homeschoolers
Free Educational Websites Educational websites offering free printable lesson plans, online games, homework help, home school activities. Use for educating children with safe online activities. free educational websites
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