Category Archives for "Articles"
September 21, 2018
- in Articles , Homeschool by Donna Goff
10 Ways to Inspire Overview
10 Ways to Inspire Your Children to Love LearningOverviewThis handout is in conjunction with a presentation through the: Not Back to School Summit 2018 Online Homeschool Conference hosted by Hecoa.comFind out some simple ways to refresh your child’s desire to learn. By implementing these suggestions, you and your child will be able to progress with […]
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September 17, 2018
- in Articles , Homeschool by Donna Goff
Living Writing Overview
Living WritingThis handout is in conjunction with a presentation through the: Not Back to School Summit 2018 Online Homeschool Conference hosted by Hecoa.comDeveloping writing naturally, without workbooks, textbooks, and busywork. Donna Goff The Homeschool Mommy Mentor Sign Up for the Mentoring Our Own Newsletter and to Receive Your Copy of “Living Writing”Enter your name and email […]
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September 13, 2018
- in Articles , Homeschool by Donna Goff
Homeschooling with a Spine
Homeschooling with a SpineThis handout is in conjunction with a presentation through the: Not Back to School Summit 2018 Online Homeschool Conference hosted by Hecoa.comAn academic “Spine,” is a key to Mastery Learning or Continuous Growth Model, where children fly at their own speed. Donna Goff The Homeschool Mommy Mentor Sign Up for the Mentoring […]
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April 27, 2018
- in Articles , Homeschool by Donna Goff
Lion Tamer in a Three Ring Circus: Managing Home, Homeschool, and Home Business
Lion Tamer in a Three Ring Circus: Managing Home, Home School and Home BusinessThis handout is in conjunction with a presentation through the: Spring Homeschool Bootcamp 2018 Online Homeschool Conference hosted by Hecoa.com Ring One: HomeRing Two: HomeschoolRing Three: Home Business Donna Goff The Homeschool Mommy Mentor Sign Up to Receive Your Free Copy of “Lion Tamer […]
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April 23, 2018
- in Articles , Homeschool by Donna Goff
Homeschooling on a Shoestring
Homeschooling on a Shoestring OverviewThis handout is in conjunction with a presentation through the: Spring Homeschool Bootcamp 2018 Online Homeschool Conference hosted by Hecoa.com Preliminary ConsiderationsOrganized StationsAffordable ResourcesSeven Approaches for General Knowledge and Skills Donna Goff The Homeschool Mommy Mentor Sign Up to Receive Your Free Copy of “Homeschooling on a Shoestring”Enter your name and email […]
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June 10, 2017
- in Articles , DIY , DIY & Food by Donna Goff
Why I Upgraded to a Cricut Explore Aire 2
POST DISCLAIMER This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. READER COMMENT DISCLAIMER Comments submitted may be displayed on other websites owned by the sponsoring brand. This post contains AFFILIATE LINKS, which do not affect you at all, but help me keep my site […]
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December 9, 2016
- in Articles , Homeschool by Donna Goff
KOALAs: Kids of Accelerated Learning Abilities
KOALAs: Kids of Accelerated Learning Abilities What do KOALAs Need?Where is the Best place to educate a KOALA?One of the Biggest Mistakes Adults make in dealing with KOALAs.Coping with hypersensitivities. Donna Goff The Homeschool Mommy Mentor Sign Up to Receive Your Free Copy of “KOALAs: Kids of Accelerated Learning Abilities!”Enter your name and email address below […]
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July 4, 2016
- in Articles , Events , Homeschool , Travel & Places by Donna Goff
Let Your Imagination Take Flight!
"I have been compensated with tickets to this event, as a thank you for writing this blog post." This post is my thoughts and feelings about this exciting event. Let Your Imagination Take Flight! I am so excited for the new exhibit opening in August at the Leonardo Museum in Salt Lake City, Utah. They have […]
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January 1, 2016
- in Articles , Lost Arts by Donna Goff
15 Minute Scholar 2016 Challenge
An old proverb says, "What is down in the well, comes up in the bucket." Whether we formally homeschool or not, every home is a school and all parents are teachers, either consciously and purposefully or not. You might ask, "What does a bucket have to do with anything?" Everything! In the case of families, I […]
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November 30, 2015
How Can We Overcome the Entitlement Mindset?
Our culture cultivates an entitlement mindset. In the name of equality and fairness, children receive awards for showing up, rather than for the accomplishment. Children are promoted through grades to remain with peers, not because of mastery or readiness to learn new knowledge. To learn money management, children receive allowances they did not earn. Children […]
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