by Kris Cox | Jun 12, 2018 | Curriculum, General Homeschooling
For many families, school is done for this year and the summer is in full-force. It feels so good to wrap up a school year, doesn’t it? And I love the summer months, such a great time to enjoy the outdoors and family time. It’s also the perfect time to do some...
by Kris Cox | May 30, 2018 | Curriculum, General Homeschooling, Uncategorised
I love springtime and the culmination of another school year. It’s one of my favorite times of the year! It’s a time of finishing curriculum, feeling a sense of accomplishment plus anticipation for a fun summer ahead! Unfortunately, along with the fun of summer...
by Kris Cox | Apr 24, 2018 | Curriculum, General Homeschooling, Uncategorised
I’ve always known playing games made learning so much more fun for our children. However, as I wrote my last post on the benefits of using games for teaching, I was excited to find studies and information that confirmed what I knew experientially: playing...
by Kris Cox | Feb 12, 2018 | Encouragement, General Homeschooling, High School, Uncategorised
I remember a time back when one of our sons was around age 11-12, when he would spend his usual hour working on math, but would only finish 2-3 problems because he was daydreaming so much. He just couldn’t seem to stay focused! Then when our daughter was around that...
by Kris Cox | Oct 30, 2017 | Encouragement, Faith Development, Uncategorised
We smile as we see a father and son walking down the road and the son is the spitting image of his dad, from his looks to his mannerisms, to what he’s wearing. It’s fun to see children want to be like their parents! As parents, we have such an amazing opportunity to...