Raising Arrows - Large Family Homeschool Life

Are you considering homeschooling your preschooler? Do you wonder how you will fit it in with all the other homeschooling and tasks you have to do in a day? Are you overwhelmed by all the choices out there for preschool curriculum? This podcast will help you decide if homeschooling preschool is a good idea for your family, how to choose a curriculum that won't overwhelm you, and how to fit it into your day.

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Helpful resources:

Flexible Homeschool Planning book

Occupying a Busy Preschooler (podcast)

Occupying a Busy Preschooler (video)

Occupying a Busy Preschooler (post)

Points of interest:

2:10 - My super-simplified version of "preschool" with my older kids.

2:48 - Why I stopped doing preschool.

3:35 - The reason I changed my mind about preschool (hint: his name is Creed!)

7:16 - What I needed in a preschool curriculum.

8:23 - How I fit preschool into my day.

11:58 - What if you are in a busy season?

13:12 - Questions to ask yourself before deciding to homeschool preschool.

14:17 - How homeschooling preschool has changed our lives.

16:14 - What to look for in a preschool curriculum and how to make it work for you.

Get organized in your kitchen by making stations that group items you use often. Learn how to create a Baking Station, a Juicing Station, a Breakfast Station & more!

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Resources mentioned:

Bosch mixer - https://amzn.to/2UlZ2TZ (aff)

Mockmill grinder - https://mockmill.com/u/?a_aid=raisingarrows (aff)

Freezer to Slow Cooker Meal Plan - http://www.sidetrackedsarah.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=102 (aff)

DIY Breakfast Station ebook - https://store.notconsumed.com/products/diy-breakfast-station

Laundry is a part of our everyday existence, especially in a large family! Learn the secrets of our daily laundry chores and how this routine has evolved over the years!

Resources:

Large Family Daily Laundry Routine (blog post)

Huge List of Large Family Laundry Systems (blog post)

Teach Your Kids to Do Their Own Laundry (blog post)

XL Hamper with Mesh Bag (aff)

Every family has medical needs, but this podcast deals with ongoing medical issues that require organization and planning to manage effectively. From pregnancy to surgery, chronic illness and ongoing medical treatment, learn how to manage it all without confusion and added stress.

Flexible Homeschool Planning book

Home Management for the Homeschool Mom book

How to Make an Emergency Folder (blog post)

Mercy's Story (blog post)

Podcast #21 - Morning Sickness & Managing Your Home

A Delight Directed Homeschool isn't a method - it's an approach. One that works with ANY curriculum! Learn how to make your curriculum delight directed and spark passion in your children's lives!

Resources:

• Delight Directed Homeschooling series
• Lifestyle of Learning series
• Educating the Wholehearted Child by Sally Clarkson
• Introduction to Delight Directed Homeschooling Podcast
• Stop Seeing Homeschooling Extras as Extras (post)
• Apologia Elementary Science texts

Learn how to incorporate your child's natural aptitudes and interests into their homeschooling using Delight Directed Learning! Also includes a crash course in making homeschooling a lifestyle of learning!

Resources:

• The Christian Home School by Gregg Harris - https://amzn.to/2syhM1S
• History Books by Genevieve Foster - https://amzn.to/2CsgJ8B
• Our Mother Tongue by Nancy Wilson - https://amzn.to/2Dd0Nsi

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As your girls grow into their teenage years, you may begin to see attitudes that are so different from what you are used to seeing. Learn 3 secrets to help your daughter navigate her teen years and avoid attitude problems.

Resources:

• Boys & Their Attitudes (podcast)
• Secrets to Handling Attitudes in Girls (post)

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Control the chaos and have a blessed Thanksgiving with this guide to a fantastic holiday from a large family mom's perspective! Learn how to manage the kids, the crowds, the food, and the festivities in this idea-packed podcast! Resources mentioned: FREE Family Thanksgiving Worship Service Holiday Homeschool Planner Pack 12 Week Holiday Planner (aff) RECIPES Sweet Potato Casserole Cranberry Salad Pumpkin Crumble Cake CLOTHING Primary.com (aff) Nursing Tank Top (aff) POSTS Blessing Tree - Fun family craft! The Large Family Mom's Guide to Thanksgiving Kids & Thanksgiving - 7 Ways to Stop the Stress What to Pack for a Family Day Trip Van Seating Chart

Are you seeing attitudes in your boys that seem disrespectful and rude? Are you worried you won't know how to handle them as they get older? This podcast shares the secret to dealing with boys and their attitudes! You won't want to miss this! Read the post How to Parent & Discipline Boys & Their Attitudes Resources: 27 Bible Heroes to Encourage Our Boys on RaisingArrows.net Bringing Up Boys by James Dobson Wild at Heart by James Eldredge

Homeschooling through the holidays can be so much fun! Learn about great resources for homeschooling during Thanksgiving and Christmas, and how to make memories along the way! Get the Holiday Homeschool Planner Pack! $7.99 each or $10 for the set Thanksgiving Holiday Homeschool Planner Christmas Holiday Homeschool Planner 12 week Holiday Planner (we have used this planner for years starting October 1 every year) Blessing Tree - something we do every year as a family! Advent Nature Study (we love this one!) HUGE list of Advent ideas! Family Traditions podcast Autopilot Homeschool podcast When you subscribe to the blog, get a FREE Fall Movie Themed Party Guide to enjoy with your family!