We are completing our memorization of Psalm 112 this week.  Beautiful promises for us to stand on, especially during tough times! Confession: My heart is fixed and steady trusting in the Lord. Psalm 112: 6-10, NIV Surely he will never be shaken; a righteous man will be remembered fore

http://www.archives.alabama.gov/BA/Becoming_Alabama_Booklet_NEW.pdf The Alabama Department of Archives and History has just released this new booklet for educating students in Alabama History.  The booklet features important dates as well as links to primary sources that they have in

For the next two weeks, we are going to focus on a full chapter, rather than just one verse.  Psalms 112 is full of beautiful promises for us!  If a chapter is too much, pick a couple of verses (like verse 1 and 7).  We will focus on the first half of the chapter this week, and the se

http://spigotsciencemag.com/site2/   With FREE membership, Spigot Science Magazine offers online issues full of science with math, language arts, and social studies add-ons.  Each issue includes games that can be printed, and there is also a teacher’s guide to go with each

This week we are focusing on a promise that makes all our time and effort as parents seem worth it.  We must have faith that the things we are teaching are somehow being absorbed and will be retrieved by our children on their life’s journey.  It is also a reminder that homeschoo

Let’s join Highlands Homeschoolers as they collect coupons to send to military families. The first collection will be on Easter Park Day on April 22nd. Have your students help you locate, clip, and organize manufacturer coupons to donate. Here’s what you need to do: Clip a

http://www.classicsforkids.com In honor of Music in Our Schools Month, I thought I would introduce you to a wonderful resource for music education.  This website features podcasts, information about composers and instruments, lessons plans, and links to other music education websites.

One thing I love about homeschooling is seeing my children grow and mature – watching the change and the “ah-ha” moments!  We are raising the next generation of adults.  Let’s challenge our children to become mature and choose to put off childish ways when it i

Next week you may want to visit the Birmingham Museum of Art for fun and learning.  Here’s the schedule of great activities they have planned for you and your students: Tuesday, March 15 12PM // ArtBreak: Tours just for Kids Explore the Museum with your child on your own or with