The Homeschooling Journey: Tips and Encouragement for Going the Distance

Don't let yourself be intimidated by teaching very beginning writing skills! Today's episode shows you how to make it simple and fun for you AND the kids!

Resources:

https://www.thoughtco.com/first-grade-writing-prompts-4174103

https://www.journalbuddies.com/prompts-by-grade/writing-prompts-for-first-grade

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Today I interview my daughter Amy, who talks about her passion for photography and how from an early age she knew she wanted to grow it into a business. Homeschooling gave her the time and opportunities she needed to pursue her dream!

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Join me today for a look at the question most homeschooling families do NOT worry about and why!

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Happy New Year to all! Today's episode is a chance for you to look back... what have been YOUR blessings and challenges in 2021? 

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Today I offer some tips for turning your kids' hearts toward the Christ Child during this busy season. Listed below are some of the resources I talk about.

Fisher Price Little People nativity set

Fontanini nativity set

"The Little Lamb of Bethlehem" by Margaret Tempest 

"The Friendly Beasts" an old English Christmas Carol with illustrations by Tomie de Paola

 “If Jesus Came to My House” by Joan Gale Thomas

 “The Christ Child” by Maud and Miska Petersham.

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Today I interview Olivia who talks about the amazing learning that goes on when you read to your toddlers. Listed below are some of her favorite picks! 

 The Day God Made You  -Rory Feek

Bunny Roo, I Love You  -Melissa Marr 

Each Peach Pear Plum  -Janet and Allan Ahlberg

Red Wagon  -Renata Liwska

If you Give a Pig a Pancake  -Laura Numeroff 

The Complete Collection of Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes

The Very Hungry Caterpillar  -Eric Carle

Five Little Monkeys  -Eileen Christelow 

What Makes a Rainbow  -Betty Schwartz (good for learning colors!)

Give thanks to Him! Bless His name!

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