Author Archives: Donna
Author Archives: Donna
Homeschooling moms, have your friends asked, “What about science?” Are you turned off to natural science, because you had distasteful experiences in school? Do you feel intimidated by science? Many people suppose that science can only be taught and learned in the classroom, with textbooks, using expensive equipment, taught by an college trained, and certified licensed science teacher. Nothing […]
Continue readingThis post includes affiliate links.My daughter, Julia Groves (at The Quiet Grove), and I, have just published our third book in the Homeschooling Basics series– Addressing Common Homeschool Misconceptions: The Truths Behind Homeschool Myths.Many of you have not chosen to homeschool before now, largely because many of these misconceptions. Know that when other people repeat […]
Continue readingThis post includes affiliate links.My daughter, Julia Groves (at The Quiet Grove), and I, have just published our second book in the Homeschooling Basics Series– “Answers to Top Homeschool Questions: Helping Parents Homeschool With Confidence.”Choosing to homeschool your children is a big decision and commitment. Which is why having questions is natural. It is important […]
Continue readingHave you found yourself feeling that 2020 has been like living in a reality show? Have you found yourself suddenly crisis homeschooling? Did you used to think about homeschooling, “Never in my wildest dreams?” You are not alone! Many have felt that way.For many teachers, students, and parents, “Crisis Distant Learning” was very challenging. Some […]
Continue readingI have been mentoring moms for over two decades. I have had many ask if I would write a book, and I would reply, “Yes, someday!” I have seen social media light-up with questions about homeschooling. My children were homeschooled and my children are homeschooling their children. Then COVID happened and schools were closed around […]
Continue readingAs children complete the elementary years, many parents ask, “What’s next? The aim of life is growth and for children that means growing up. The aim of youth is to become. We want to lead, guide, and mentor them to become the person they are born to be. How do we help them become? The […]
Continue readingAs you embark on your journey of home schooling, it is easy to get caught up in logistics and curriculum concerns. However, if you would step back and take the time to spark your child’s love of learning, you will give your child a great blessing, they will retain more of what they learn, and […]
Continue readingSummer is here.We have had a crazy spring and now states are beginning to reopen. Many moms are torn about summer due to a third of a school year that has been spent home in shut down. Now summer is upon us and everyone wants to get outside. Many fear the endless summer of 2020 […]
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Continue readingRecently, I visited an online Facebook group where this question was asked, “I’m wondering what great books/resources you all have found to help with learning World Geography.“I love geography and have loved it since I was a young child. This love probably comes from traveling across a vast continent in our aqua blue Ford convertible, […]
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