By Holly Giles | Boy Crafting , Florida , 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 , 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 , Florida , 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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