Helping Moms to Succeed in Homeschool, Family, Home, and Life

September 8, 2020

in Articles , Homeschool by Donna

Nature Studies, Nature Notebooks: A Parent Child Journey

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 […]

#Charlotte Mason #God's First #Nature Notebooks #Nature Studies #Outdoor Life

September 1, 2020

in Homeschool , Newsletter by Donna Goff

Genealogy~Segue to History & Geography

I have discovered that the study of Genealogy is a great segue into history, geography, research, writing, and math. What is Genealogy? It comes from two Greek words, one meaning generations and the other meaning knowledge. As we study and research our ancestors we can often discover where they lived, conditions that caused them to move, routes […]

#Geography #History

August 28, 2020

in Homeschool by Donna

Our Third Book is Published! “Addressing Common Homeschool Misconceptions”

This 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 […]

#Homeschooling Basics series

August 25, 2020

in Home Management , Homeschool , Newsletter by Donna Goff

How to Create a Homeschool Yearbook

Are you excited for this new school year? I am!Have you considered creating a family homeschool yearbook committee?Whether you or one of your children are a budding photographer or just a hobbyist, you can create a lovely homeschool yearbook. Most of us have a smartphone, a tablet, a Kindle Fire, or a camera, so let’s […]

August 18, 2020

in Homeschool , Newsletter by Donna Goff

What About Socialization???

Yours!!A lot of homeschool moms get the question- “What about socialization?” This question is usually asked about the children. However, moms need socialization, too!In generations past, most children were home with their mothers until kindergarten or first grade. This was so for 75% of the post-World War II Baby Boomers when I embarked on parenthood. […]

#Momculture

August 15, 2020

in Homeschool by Donna

Our Second Book is Published! “Answers to Top Homeschool Questions”

This 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 […]

August 11, 2020

in Family , Newsletter by Donna Goff

Family Classic Movie Night

Classic movies are movies that are enduring and have survived the test of time. Family movie nights can be inspiring. They touch our hearts, make us think, we are better for experiencing them, and we would gladly experience them again and again.Movies are an art form and books are another art form. Some families watch […]

August 4, 2020

in Homeschool , Newsletter by Donna

You’ve Got This: 6 Steps to Rock Your Homeschool

Have 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 […]

#Assess #Foundations #Homeculture #Journal Your Why #MAP #Momculture #Record Keeping

July 29, 2020

in Family , Homeschool , Newsletter by Donna Goff

Summer Library Days and Reading Goals

We are in the middle of the summer. The tendency to is over schedule, with the focus on keeping children busy, giving them an “advantage” through lots of activities, and to entertain them with screens. All of this can be exhausting for both parents and children, routines tend to get shoved to the side, intellectual […]

#Reading #Reading Rewards

July 22, 2020

in Homeschool by Donna

Our Book is Published! “A Beginner’s Guide for Homeschooling”

I 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 […]

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