Unit studies are one of my favorite ways to generate excitement in our homeschool. I use them for everything! So much so, that I don’t even recognize when I’m creating them anymore. We recently returned from a weekend at dog
Middle Ages Survey in 15 Lessons
I was recently asked for my lesson plans from the Medieval survey class I taught last year. Covering the entirety of the Middle Ages in just 15 lessons is no easy task. Planning this class made me feel a bit
Leonardo da Vinci Lesson Plans
One of the most fascinating men of all times is Leonardo da Vinci. His achievements in both the art and scientific worlds are astounding . We took 8 weeks to delve into his biography, and I can assure you that
Hold Your Fire
Judgement. ~ It stinks to be on the receiving end. It is even worse when you suddenly realize that you are the one guilty of judging. My Interactive Notebooking post received a lot of attention on a few homeschooling forums,
Using Interactive Notebooks in our Homeschool
Learning should be engaging and interesting. Unfortunately, taking notes is boring, lapbooks are time consuming, and printed information is easy to ignore. How can we capture kids’ imagination while at the same time making sure that they remain focused on