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Home School Blogger Spotlight: Homegrown Mosaic

I recently read in a homeschool magazine that the number one reason for homeschooling was for religion. As a Christian and member of on and offline homeschool communities I see that all around me. Every now and then a secular homeschooler would flutter in yet soon flutter out feeling out of place. It has also been said that the number of black homeschoolers is on the rise yet still a minority in the world of homeschooling. Again, I see that in my own experience as well. Secular homeschoolers often feel out of place as do minority homeschoolers. So what if … Continue reading →

Books for Kids Who Love to Take Care of Animals

Right now, the room behind me is full of the sounds of chirping. There are the chicks, the little ones whom we’ve been incubating for three weeks. Over the last couple of days they have been hatching, and it’s been wonderful. My daughter loves to take care of animals, although I do need to manage the overall care of all of our pets. We also enjoy books about kids who love animals. If your child also wants to be a vet or a wildlife rescue person, here are a few books that you might like to read. The Salamander Room … Continue reading →

Home School Blogger Spotlight: Ready. Set. Read!

Teaching a child how to read can be a daunting task. As a homeschooler and writer about homeschooling topics, one of the most popular questions behind teaching math is teaching how to teach a child to read. Many are intimidated by the task. It does not make things easier that a student is to reading as a leaf to the wind. I had one child who taught himself how to read, one who struggled and currently one who gravitates to numbers, and one more who can “read” her name at two. So where’s a homeschooling mom to turn for advice … Continue reading →

Spotlight on Breakfast: Baked Apple Cinnamon French Toast

I have recently begun to make a more concerted effort towards eating breakfast. Not only does it boost your metabolism, but it helps our body wake up and it staves off cravings for less than ideal snacks later in the morning. However, I generally hate cold cereal. Not to mention the fact that I have five pairs of big blue eyes staring at me every morning asking, “What’s for breakfast mom?” With that said, I figured that I would spotlight breakfast this week and offer some of our favorite fair for both fancy mornings and mornings on the run. Baked … Continue reading →