By Holly Giles | Family , homeschooling , Mama's Musings
Backing a trailer is not part of my skill set. My husband, Curtis seems to think that it is time for me to learn since we travel with one each summer. Our trips to conventions are more frequent and so are the odds something will happen on the road and he will need my help. […]
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By Holly Giles | handicrafts , homeschooling
Ribbon books are an adorable handicraft for children of all ages. Reading the literature series, Little House on the Prairie is the perfect opportunity to learn a new skill. Reading aloud to my children is the best part of my day and this series tops our list of favorites. We spent a year reading the series […]
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By Holly Giles | Boy Crafting , handicrafts , homeschooling
Have you ever wanted to build a backyard camper? I have never had the thought myself, which is why I discouraged the idea with my youngest son Grant. He has had a fascination with campers and trailers since he was very young. Always pointing them out on a car ride and dreaming of having his […]
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By Holly Giles | handicrafts , homeschooling
Handicrafts are an abundant portion of our learning at home. The wooden pencil holder provides skills with measurement, drills and a saw. Boys and girls alike will feel accomplished when tools of carpentry can be learned. It can open up a whole new world of imagination for them. Smaller sized drills are available that work […]
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By Holly Giles | Family , homeschooling , Inspiration
It seems that the best homeschool day is sought after by many. New homeschool moms are on the quest to find it. Moms who are a few years in circle the wagons with newer, better curriculum to see if that will help them discover it. However, I discovered the best homeschool day quite by accident.
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By Holly Giles | Great Outdoors , homeschooling
We recently attended a student day event at a beautiful state park. The day was supposed to be filled with demonstrations and hands-on activities for students to learn primitive tool making. Grayson was most excited because this is one of his hobbies. Another family joined us for the event and as we walked from tent […]
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By Holly Giles | handicrafts , homeschooling
Creating useful tools, like an all-purpose utility pouch for children to use is part of life skills training. This utility pouch first came out of necessity and then quickly became an all-purpose, fun addition to backyard play or chores.
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By Holly Giles | handicrafts , homeschooling , Uncategorized
Pretending to be Robin Hood in the forest with a bow and quiver or Indians on the Plains, a bow and arrow can bring delight to every child. We have had our share of plastic suction cup arrows in our house and now the boys have real bows and backyard targets. Along the way, Grant […]
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By Holly Giles | homeschooling , Inspiration
The Fear As home education becomes a more popular choice these days, I worry many mothers are scared to death they cannot teach their children or feel adequate enough in creating a homeschool. It is like an epidemic of the flu. I meet mothers at conventions, read letters and posts on social media and it […]
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By Holly Giles | Family , Florida Treasures , Great Outdoors
It was 4 a.m. when the dogs began barking from the kennel. They knew it was time to get up and head to Babcock Ranch for the youth quail hunt. It was not going to be an ordinary day. We wearily awoke to quite a chill in the air that made me want to stay snug […]
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