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Visual Latin: Makes Latin Easy!

The thought of teaching Latin made me want to hide under a table. I did not think there would be any way for me to teach Latin. I never took Latin in school. I have no experience in this subject and quite frankly it is an intimidating subject if you are unfamiliar. Knowing that I decided to homeschool to provide a better education I knew I would have to find away to teach my children Latin. Latin will help build a strong foundation for English. A person who knows Latin will have a firmer grasp on vocabulary and spelling. I … Continue reading →

Last Minute Visiting Teaching Ideas

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When I go visiting teaching, I like to stick to the lesson for the most part. After all, they are the lessons that are inspired that we are supposed to share with the sisters we visit teach. However, sometimes, the lesson doesn’t seem to apply very well to the sister we are visiting, or sometimes, I have a hard time relating. Whatever the case, sometimes, it is nice to do something a little extra or different for your sisters to build relationships with them, or make them feel the love of the Savior. We are supposed to be working in … Continue reading →

Meet The Teacher Night

School starts back next week and tonight we are going to meet the teachers. This is always an interesting day for our family. When you have a family that does not match there is usually some explaining to do. With our family we also have to tell the teachers the basics of seizure first aid just in case the boys have a seizure at school. Luckily that has not happened but it is better to be safe and informed than sorry and scared. We always explain to the teachers that the children have been adopted and that they all have … Continue reading →

Are You Committed?

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A member of my ward said something to me not too long ago that made me kind of chuckle to myself. She said that my husband and I were “platinum members” of the ward. I had never heard that phrase. I laughed and asked her what it meant. I’m not sure if it was a term that she coined, or had heard somewhere else, but regardless, she explained that it meant that we were active, always participated, and were the type of members to never say no. It made me think of President Uchtdorf’s recent First Presidency Address, Brother, I’m … Continue reading →

Home School Blogger Spotlight: Naturally Educational

I am excited to bring to you Naturally Educational written by Candace Lindemann. Candace has a list of qualifying credentials in the world of education such as a BZ from Yale University and a M.Ed. from Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is also a published children’s author and an educational consultant and curriculum designer for companies like Leap Frog, Kaplan, Toobeez, American Specialty Toy Retailing Association and more. Through all her qualifications she maintains that parenting is a job best learned hands on and in the trenches. Candace is humble, caring and truly focused on designing and encouraging the … Continue reading →

Preschool: What Are Your Expectations?

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When thinking about preschool, think about what your expectations are. Do you want your child to be in a school environment, or do you want them to have some stimulating playtime with their peers? When making a decision to put a child into preschool, we often worry about if our child is adequately prepared for “real school”. Many children want their kids to go to a preschool so that they will know how to read by the time they are in Kindergarten, or so that they can meet some sort of undefined goal of where they “need” to be by … Continue reading →

Free Online Story Books for Your Homeschool

Story Time for Me is a unique website dedicated to developing avid readers in children. The online books have delightful characters, entertaining stories, and colorful pictures which immediately engage the child into the story. Children as young as toddlers will love the interactive stories and beg to keep reading and listening to all their favorite characters. Children love the magic of books and this program will keep the magic alive while reinforcing important skills. Developing a love for reading at an early age will manifest into a student with better listening, writing and critical thinking skills. As the child hears … Continue reading →

You Can Teach Latin

A hallmark of a classical education is Latin. Latin maybe a dead language but it remains with us in spirit through our vocabulary. You will find many law and medical terms have been derived from Latin. Having a background in our dearly departed language will help one understand new vocabulary, spell, and encourage a deeper understanding of language. If you teach from a classical approach you surely expected to add Latin into your coursework. However, teaching Latin is beneficial to all students regardless of which method of homeschooling they are under. Don’t be intimidated if you have never taken Latin … Continue reading →

What grade are you in?

From the clerk at the store to the nurse in the pediatrician’s office, my kids always hear the same question, “What grade are you in?” It never fails to get a quizzical look for my kids. They look at me then at each other then at the person asking with no answer to give. Recently my oldest has decided to respond with “I’m homeschooled.” Then the only one with a quizzical look is the one who asked the question. In my homeschool we do not use a grade level system as much more than a guideline or a way to … Continue reading →

Gearing Up for Your First Home Schooling Year

So, you decided to make the big leap and home school your children? As significant as this decision was, you will be faced with many more as you embark on this journey. Here are some basic advice to guide you through the first questions and decisions you will face. Of course, things are not always this simple, but it’s best to keep our perspective and not get too overwhelmed. Home schooling is a learning experience for the parent as much as the child. What curriculum should I use? This is the question mainly asked by new home schooling parents. What … Continue reading →