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 , homeschooling
Homeschooling during the holidays can be frustrating and stressful. Planning in advance what your goals are will help you avoid a January depression and thoughts of quitting.
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By Holly Giles | handicrafts , homeschooling
Making jewelry as a handicraft goes well with a literature study. The Little House on the Prairie Series is one of my favorites and we are on our second go around reading them in our home.
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By Holly Giles | Boy Crafting , handicrafts , homeschooling
As a little girl, the Central Florida Fair was always an exciting time of year. My grandparents lived close by the fairgrounds and every night I could see the lights and hear all the fun. We would go in the evening, when everything was lit up. My favorite was the carousel of horses, holding baby […]
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By Holly Giles | handicrafts , homeschooling
Choosing an entrepreneur focus on homeschooling middle school can be a good choice for some children. Especially if they are focused on one area or have started a business of their own. Learning the tools of a trade early can set the path for financial awareness and build skills that regular education cannot.
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By Holly Giles | homeschooling
Audiobooks and stories are a great way to bring learning to life. Our favorite way to enjoy some stories is through audio so the whole family can join in. Car trips and vacations is how we got started with audiobooks. However, we quickly added it to our weekly routine.
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By Holly Giles | homeschooling , Inspiration
Finding your homeschool tribe can take time. Frustration and burnout can occur without the right support system for you and your children. But how do you find what is right for your family?
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By Holly Giles | Boy Crafting , homeschooling
Grant was nine when Bear Grylls became a person of interest. He was all about survival techniques and everyday carry packs. Grant enjoyed watching Bear Grylls shows and learning from his expertise.
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