The Homeschooling Journey: Tips and Encouragement for Going the Distance

We did A LOT of math in our homeschooling! The question is: was it all really worth it? Today I talk about what my adult kids have to say about this. 

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In today's episode I offer some ideas for living Lent as a family and for teaching your kids the spiritual beauty behind it. Resources mentioned include:

https://www.zephyrhillblog.com/2014/03/printable-calendars-for-lent/

https://littleshootsdeeproots.com/kids-ideas-blog/40-lent-ideas-kids/

https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Stories-Collection-Ben-Kingsley/dp/B01JQXEML4

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Today I talk about getting a head start on math with your kids. Here's the surprising thing: the fun starts way earlier than you think! 

Resources mentioned include: My First Numbers Board Book (there are several of them)  123 to the Zoo, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, both by Eric Carle,  123 A Happy Counting Book by Sandra Boynton. Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed Counting Kisses by Karen Katz Ten Little Ladybugs by Melanie Gerth https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/pre-k-8-curriculum/math https://rightstartmath.com 

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Today I share some tips on how to deal with procrastinators, those dawdling and distracted kiddos. We all have one or two... but we moms can take simple steps to move them along!

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Today my daughter Rose and I talk about the power of literature, art, and music to bring us through the ups and downs of life. Rose explains how these three played such a huge part in her own education.

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Teaching kids to write takes time and patience, but it's also a really important skill! Today I talk about three fun ways to keep things moving! Resources mentioned include:

https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Strands-Beginning-Dave-Marks/dp/1683440188/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2T2HCJVNYW7PZ&keywords=writing+strands&qid=1642796268&sprefix=writing+strands%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1#customerReviews

https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/english-grammar-and-composition-first-course_john-e-warriner/271049/#edition=1920350&idiq=1310223

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