If you missed my latest convention haul (I do love to save money and buy new books at the same time), you can see some fun things my family will be enjoying this summer.
As for a few favorite posts from this week:
Preparing the Homeschool Portfolio from Under the Golden Apple Tree
A simple and practical how-to on creating your student’s portfolio. I love how Richele makes this look so easy, complete with downloads and resources.
Free Curriculum Planning Sheets by Thinking Kids
If you’re a curriculum or organizational junkie, you’ll love this post!
Why I Like Outsourcing Some of My Homeschool Subjects by Lextin Academy
“I’ll never use downloads or DVD classes,” was something I’m fairly certain I said in my early homeschool years, too. Like this blogger, we’ve enjoyed a variety of resources for our homeschool, including live, online classes through VP and even considering downloads and returning to our old co-op. Why would a homeschool mom change her tune? Read this post for one mom’s perspective. You may find that you can relate.
Finding Joy in the Journey When the Finish Line is Near by the Teach Them Diligently Blog
Do you ever find yourself trudging along this time of the year, feeling like you are just accomplishing school? There is no joy, no passion, no real inspiration, just a drive to the finish line? Whether your finish line is the end of May or twenty years from now, I hope to give you three tips to increase your joy in the journey.
Sanity Saving Tips from Professional Homeschool Moms by Pint-Sized Treasures and Six Tips to Stop Yelling at Your Kids
These two posts were a tie! I couldn’t choose one over the other. If you’re struggling to thrive as you homeschool your children and even if you don’t homeschool, but find yourself raising your voice a little more than you’d like, check out these posts this weekend.
And now, I’m signing off to take on end-of-year organization and see what curriculum and materials can be given away to bless another mama, possibly sold, or simply tossed. Have a great week with your families!
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