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For many recovering over-shoppers (hi, that is I), the term ‘sale’ alone is enough to set off some unwelcome feelings. If this is where you’re at, or you’re just not in a position to shop right now, feel free to skip this one as there’s nothing in this post or sale that you can’t miss. I’m still wary of the false sense of urgency that comes with sales and debated covering this one at all, however, I ended up having a lot of fun exploring the preview and pulling together my thoughts and recommendations. Consider me your virtual personal shopper,...

Look for more in-depth discussion of this topic and more in Through the Door: Homeschool to College Success! This book & worktext set will help you and your high school student breeze through the steps of college and scholarship applications, as well as brushing up on study habits and life skills. The worktext includes activities, worksheets, and planning pages, and accompanies the book.

The Balanced Approach! Following a recent survey on my social media pages, it will come as no surprise to many that there is a high level of trepidations amongst teachers around how a safe return to school will look. Uncertainty, questions and debate hover around teachers like vultures waiting to pounce should schools interpret the guidelines in the wrong way! Anxiety is building, and we want answers. How can we offer a high-quality learning experience and keep everyone safe at the same time?​The reality is there will be risk involved in reopening schools, and there is no guaranteed safety. But...

Photo: @twolightsacademy With schools turning to online learning and so many people opting to keep their kids at home, we wanted to get guidance from the amazing experts who do it every day—homeschool moms. We’re sharing insights from Shanell Eden of Two Lights Academy is a homeschool mom to her 6-year-old, Sprout. Here’s what her typical day looks like, her philosophy on picking materials, and answers to some practical FAQ. How Do You Structure Your Day?  I like to talk about ‘rhythm’ versus ‘time frame’ because part of learning is being flexible and adapting to our kids and how they respond. My rhythm looks like this: We...

Adults know that setting goals are important, but how can you teach your students to set SMART goals that make an impact on their learning? Elementary age students generally haven't developed an understanding of how to set goals or even that goals are a "thing".  As a teacher, teaching students how to set goals can seem daunting - especially for young learners - 2nd and 3rd grade in particular. But it CAN BE DONE - and I'm going to help you do it! #keepreadingYoung students are motivated to perform well in school based on how much they want to please...