I stumbled across a poem some time ago, and I love the imagery. Granted, I am not a fisherman. When I was young, I caught my share of teeny, tiny blue gills with my GrandpaJ, but that’s about it for my piscatory [...]
“Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task.” ~William James
Is that not so true?!
Procrastination has three major affects on homeschoolers. It sucks your precious energy, lessens your credibility in front of friends and family, and is a bad example [...]
Anyone who suffers from a chronic illness knows that day-to-day living can be challenging. Adding an intense activity like homeschooling seems like a recipe for disaster. However, with the right planning, support, and expectations, you can homeschool your kids.
Planning - Your capacity for activity has changed. [...]
One spiritual habit that has changed my journey is seeking the joy of the Lord. That sounds a little nebulous, doesn't it? Maybe a little too common sense? Let me explain.
I grew up in a traditional, Protestant church - and for the record I still go to [...]
I was reading an article in Harvard Business Review that caught my eye. (Yes, I subscribe to Harvard Business Review and probably will until my death... you can all stop laughing now:-) The article is titled "The Five Minds of [...]
Our friends at The Old Schoolhouse Magazine have created a beautiful 175-page holiday magazine with lots of tips and templates for crafts and activities, articles on making Christmas this year a beautiful and peaceful experience for your family. They share ideas for freezer [...]
I know there are some of you out there who aren't big on lesson planning and others who are addicted to it. However, even if you aren't big on structure, you can still benefit from incorporating some consistent lesson planning techniques into your homeschool.
Someone once said that 'failure to plan [...]
I have a free book challenge for all you moms out there. The purpose of this challenge is to inspire you during a time of the year when we can all get a little overwhelmed.
First, read this absolutely terrific post at "Our Report Card." Cry, laugh, go hug your kiddos.
Then, let [...]
Can music really make kids smarter? The Foundation for Music Literacy says "yes!"
We have all heard how music lessons can increase SAT scores. Music is full of patterns and associations that alter the brain's make-up with newer and stronger connections. This report backs that up with quotes and figures from various research journals.
It also [...]
In a time of cultural degeneration and societal turmoil, our responsibility to raise children who can lead, and lead rightly, is huge. I don't think I need to tell this audience of the importance of teaching children integrity and intelligence, as well as what it means to live in [...]
The school year is underway and the holidays are just in front of us. It's time to get down to the nitty-gritty of our daily schedule, and it makes sense to begin at the beginning. Morning.
For some, morning means waking up to the dawn from a refreshing night's sleep. Ready [...]
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, one of my favorites:-), is hosting a summer reading program with Splish the frog. Click on the graphic to go directly to Splish's blog. There, you can get the details of the program as well as take a peek at the reading lists of kids and [...]
Heather Shanks aka Professor Mom, Heather Shanks
