What began as an attempt to write a series of lesson plans for the WooJr.com ended with a full-on book for children and parents who are interested in learning and discussing about racism in this county. This two-year journey has taken me on a heartbreaking trip through hurt, anger, sadness, and …
Sixth-Grade Recap
We've had a pretty busy sixth-grade year of homeschooling and it's not over yet. I'll explain more in my next post, but we won't be done with sixth-grade until mid-October. However, we are starting a few 7th Grade activities, so I wanted to recap the year. "The only true law is that which leads …
10 Black Women Pioneers You Should Know
Looking for a different activity for your children this Black History Month? I recently wrote a lesson for WooJr, an amazing resource for educators and parents alike, that takes a look at a very different group of women in history. Titled "10 Black Women Pioneers to Know for Black History Month" …
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Challenging Ourselves to Challenge Our Children
Sometimes we forget to challenge our children when we homeschool. Unlike the more common form of schooling, homeschooling affords us the opportunity to take things slowly. We can reassess methods as necessary, and because we have more time to do so, we do not have to rush to get through the …
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14 Recommendations to Use for Read Alouds
Read Alouds are all the rage in homeschooling circles, but the truth is that reading aloud to your children should be a priority even if your children attend school outside of the home. Many write off picture books because they believe that they are too easy/young for older children. However, when I …
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First Americans on Amazon Prime
First Americans are those many people call Native Americans. We say First Americans because they were the first inhabitants of the land now known as America. The term is less confusing because anyone who is born here is actually Native American. First Americans is a less ambiguous term and pays …
Online Homeschool Planner: My Search for Sanity
Finding an online homeschool planner should not have been so hard. It should not have driven me to the verge of tears. It should not have made me SCREAM multiple times, but it did. It was tedious to say the least.I didn't think I had too many requirements, but it seems that I was asking for a lot. …
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Start Your Homeschooling Day When?
What time should you start your homeschooling day? This is a common source of anxiety for many homeschooling families. It was for us as well. Having come from a traditional school background (I was a teacher for five years before leaving to homeschool The Tornado), I was used to waking up at 5:00 AM …
Three Free Homeschooling Resources
Free Homeschooling is possible! Welcome to my new series. I will try to post this weekly. The truth is that homeschooling can be very expensive if you get caught up purchasing tools and supplies. Luckily, there are numerous free resources available to help keep your budget from bursting at the …
Homeschooling: Changing Tactics
This has been an interesting year! When we began homeschooling this year, things were going rather smoothly! I even did a video about how I planned and shared my weekly sheets that I created to help keep us on track. However, the thing is, often, the best-laid plans go awry when life kicks it up a …
Teaching Reading Comprehension
New YouTube video up on my channel. In it, I talk about teaching reading comprehension and what I do to ensure that my daughter is getting the whole picture when she reads. Check it out below: Tools that I mention in the video: --- Novel Notes (by me): http://ow.ly/101DVU --- …
Halloween Craft from Little Passports
Halloween is an exciting time in most houses as are Halloween Crafts. If yours is like mine, your child has been talking about and/or wearing her Halloween costume since October 1. I so enjoy watching her creativity come to life and even more so excited about how much her imagination has grown since …
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