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I want to start this post by saying that the dining table is a perfectly great and sometimes the only option for a SFH (schooling from home) space. However, if you are a parent facing the harsh reality (as many parents are) that normal school will not be in session in the next month (and you do have a little extra space to spare), you may be thinking about a more permanent school workspace. One that will make your home feel a bit more in control (remember control? haha wasn’t the past fun??) and the dining table reserved just for...

The Coronavirus has wreaked havoc in almost every area of our lives, grinding the economy to a halt and putting a stop to our educational system. Of course, as homeschoolers, everyone else's new normal — being thrust into the role of at-home educators — is the old normal, at least when it comes to being our kids' teachers. That's why we're in a unique position to offer a few tips on helping your children make the most of these extraordinary circumstances. Here are a few of the most helpful.   Photo by Julia M Cameron from Pexels   1. Create...

Getting your child interested in the arts is easy because kids are imaginative by nature. While not all will become professional artists, arts in education inspire children to better express themselves. This can help them have healthier self-esteem in the long term.  The benefit is actually two-fold – children get emotional benefits and at the same time stimulate their natural intellectual abilities when they learn to focus on creating artwork that’s meaningful for them. Below are the top reasons why the arts is a must for children, especially if you are homeschooling. The Arts: Its Benefits for Lifelong Learning Whether you employ...

I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review.  I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way.     If you're a new reader and especially if you are new to home education, you may not be familiar with the company I am reviewing today, but I believe it can be really helpful to have a good understanding of good curriculum for now or down the line when you need something different later.  Today we are talking about CTCMath and their 12-month Family membership. ...

While studying Westward Expansion with our The Good & the Beautiful History, we took a road trip north through the plains states.  Our trip through Nebraska took us right by Chimney Rock.....the same one that we used to stop off at when playing Oregon Trail on the old Apple II-E...   There's a little bit to see in this area, including a small museum, where photography is not allowed, that