One goal of most homeschooling families is to raise a life-long reader. We hope that reading for pleasure as children translates into being adults who read! But how do we as parents assist our children in the goal of carrying books into their adulthood? How do we encourage our reluctant readers to ... Read More about How to Raise a Life-Long Reader
Considering Adoption? Check Out These Helpful Books!
Where should you start if you are considering adoption? Reading books written by experts in the adoption field is a great way to begin your family's adoption journey. These books will also be your friends as you parent your child for years to come! In the world of adoption, there is NO SUCH THING AS ... Read More about Considering Adoption? Check Out These Helpful Books!
Our Family’s 6 Favorite Thanksgiving Picture Books
My kids LOVE reading holiday themed books. And some of our very favorites are Thanksgiving picture books. We throw in some new ones occasionally, but our biggest joy is coming back to the same stories over and over, year after year. These books have become family traditions. Even my 11-year-old ... Read More about Our Family’s 6 Favorite Thanksgiving Picture Books
Revitalizing Your Reading Life
Reading for pleasure is a huge hobby of mine. I read for hours per week and consume dozens and dozens of books per year. I consider reading (both fiction and nonfiction) to be a necessary part of my self care routine. And I get so many personal benefits from setting aside the time to do it! But my ... Read More about Revitalizing Your Reading Life
North Georgia Homeschool Field-Trips – Jaemor Farm
The North Georgia Mountains are an excellent place to take your homeschoolers on a field-trip! Your family can hike the Appalachian Trail, check out Amicalola Falls (the tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi), or pan for gold in Dahlonega (which was the site of the country's first major gold ... Read More about North Georgia Homeschool Field-Trips – Jaemor Farm