Just before we officially began our school year this year, we had the awesome opportunity to visit the Mayan Riviera on a homeschool vacation with some other families. Part of the package that Azul Hotels put together for us was a day excursion to Indiana Joe’s Aktun Chen Natural Park, complete with a mini zoo, a […]
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Snails!
Snails! Snails! and more Snails! A child’s delighted leap into the scientific discovery of snails in the flower bed. Learning does not have to be boring, and neither does it have to be from a lesson plan or a text book. Sometimes you just have to get your hands dirty. Today I’m over at So […]
Martin Luther (What to Read Link Up)
While a lot of the world have traditions that celebrate Halloween or All Hallow’s Eve, on October 31st, we choose to focus on a far more uplifting happening in history – October 31, 1517 was the day Martin Luther nailed his 95 Thesis to the door of the Wittenberg church in Germany – a very important […]
Ultimate List of Homeschool Resources
Today’s post is a huge list of great homeschool resources our family knows and loves! I trust it will be a blessing. Be sure to let me know if you have any questions! Free Homeschool Printables – Click Here! Homeschool Information Follow Paradise Praises homeschool boards on Pinterest! Homeschool Planning Tips from 35 Leading Homeschool Bloggers […]
Books for a New Baby (What to Read Link Up)
Our Favorite Books about Welcoming a New Baby to the Family! A new baby creates quite the excitement in any household. I know it has in ours! Our kids are very thrilled about their baby sister and eagerly counting down the days till her arrival. Sometimes a book can help young siblings understand the changes […]
Our 2013-14 Homeschool Curriculum
We’re a good 6-8 weeks into the school year now with approximately 10 weeks to go till Christmas! You may love your homeschool curriculum choices, or be already looking for something different. I am always interested to know what other families are using, and thought I may not be the only one. So, today I’m […]
Earth and Space Excitement
I had been considering Bright Ideas Press materials for this school year, but when we were given the materials for Christian Kids Explore Science: Earth and Space, I had no idea the excitement for learning it would create in our home. A science notebook was new and exciting for my little people, especially when I […]
Our Favorite Things About Mexico (Free Printable Mexican Flag)
Happy Birthday Mexico! Today, Mexico celebrates the 203rd anniversary of it’s Independence from Spain. The celebrations usually begin around Midnight on September 15th with someone’s reenactment of Miguel Hidalgo’s Grito (the famous speech which initiated the 1810 revolt leading to their Independence) and of course fireworks till all hours of the morning. In honor of […]
Best Wordless Books (What to Read Link Up)
A Good Story Everyone loves a good story. And young and old alike can enjoy a picture book. But even more intriguing is a book that tells an incredible story WITHOUT words! This week on What to Read, we are featuring wordless picture books! We love Wordless Books because they speak to the emotions through […]
Missionaries: and Homeschooling
Homeschooling Missionaries Many missionaries homeschool their children. There are as many reasons for this as there are missionaries since each one’s circumstance and field is unique. One of the biggest reasons we are homeschooling missionaries is to include our children in ministry and disciple them to the point that they also develop a servants heart […]