Six Tips for Stress Free Spring Cleaning is a post from Carlie Kercheval. Spring is in the air! Regardless of where you live, longer days and more light give most of us the urge to get busy and do something productive. In addition to planning the next school year, spring cleaning is high on the agenda for these beautiful new long days ahead…. Read More
15 Fun and Frugal Summer Family Activity Ideas
The following is a post by contributing writer Carlie from So You Call Yourself a Homeschooler? 15 Fun & Frugal Summer Family Activity Ideas Each summer our family sets out to do some fun things together as the school year winds down. We sit down and make a list of the activities we would like to do to ensure a… Read More
Hooked on Phonics Review (for early readers)
The following is a post from contributing writer Carlie from So You Call Yourself a Homeschooler? One of my favorite things to teach my children is how to read. I just adore the beginning stages of reading and have thoroughly enjoyed teaching all three of my children to read. From my oldest (who is soon to be 12), right on… Read More
10 Fun and Free Spring Craft Ideas
The following is a post from contributing writer Carlie from So You Call Yourself a Homeschooler? Spring is an exciting time for most everyone I know. The stillness of winter fades and the moving of new life begins to rustle just about everywhere you go. During these times, it gives our family a nudge and the inspiration to switch gears… Read More
Our Top 25 Living History Books
The following post is written by Carlie the founder of So You Call Yourself a Homeschooler? and Managing Your Blessings. In our homeschool, living history is a favorite subject with all of our students (and teachers). Sure, we love all the subjects, but there is something about reading living history books aloud together that excites this family of 5. Today,… Read More
10 Great Educational Tools For Children 2-5
The following is a post from contributing writer Carlie who blogs over at So You Call Yourself a Homeschooler? and Managing Your Blessings. I don’t know about you, but one thing that has always been a challenge for me is keeping my two active sons (ages 4 and 5) occupied while schooling their big sister. And as we are embarking… Read More