The definition of family is a group consisting of parents and children living together in a household.
We are a Christian, retired military, homeschooling family consisting of a father, a mother, three of four children, and two grandchildren living together in one household.
Our home is a small, off-grid farm in southeastern Ohio, where we are on a journey to live as faithfully and organically as possible, according to God’s plan.
In this category, you will find the following topics that our household deals with on a daily basis:
Deciding to homeschool can be a paramount decision for you and your family. There can be days that run smoothly, without a hitch and then there can be days that are so overwhelming and chaotic. Journaling your homeschool journey is a fantastic way to reflect on your successes and opportunities (even failures) as a parent and … [Read more…]
We are going into our 15th year of homeschooling. If you look back through the last 4 or 5 years of our homeschool curriculum resources, you will notice a bit of a trend when it comes to our style of homeschooling. First, we homeschool year-round, taking breaks when we need them and doing lessons at … [Read more…]
Composting is fun, easy, and great for the environment, but it is also an excellent science experiment to teach kids more about biology, life cycles, recycling, and conservation. This post may contain affiliate links; please see our disclosure and privacy policies page for more information. Composting is a natural process of decomposition that recycles organic material. … [Read more…]
The theme for Nature Book Club this month is Life Cycles. Something as simple as growing a plant from a seed is an excellent way to teach your kids about the life cycle of a plant. Since the beginning of the gardening season is upon us, I thought we would start a Plant Life Cycle … [Read more…]
March 2 is Dr. Seuss’ birthday, grab one or two of his books to read with your kids to celebrate. I have gathered up a plethora of free printables to use after reading your favorite Dr. Seuss books for some fun learning with Dr. Seuss. Learning with Dr. Seuss Free Printables & Activities Printable Bingo … [Read more…]