Biology Labs– Module 2 {HomeSchool High Link-Up!}
Last week's Biology labs at co-op stunk. Literally. We made cultures from pond water. It was really smelly! We are working through Apologia Biology together. This week we spent the entire class...
View ArticleThinking of Doing Biology Without a Microscope? {HomeSchool High Link-up}
Planning for high school biology felt really intimidating. I decided to wait until my three oldest children could all take it together. This way I could limit my torture. Imagine my happiness when...
View ArticleThe Encouragement of a Friend {HomeSchool High Link-Up}
"I don't know if I can do this." "We are so behind that I don't know if it's possible to ever catch up." "Why am I doing this? Maybe I was foolish for thinking I could homeschool a high schooler…" Do...
View ArticleElectro-Mechanical Reverse Engineering Project, Part 2 {HomeSchool High Link-Up}
This week we took some time out of our normal routine to finish a project that we began long ago. I love finishing projects, don't you?! You may remember this past spring when I reviewed a science...
View ArticleWhy You Should Join Me At Titus 2:1 Conference 2013
When people ask me about my experience at the Titus 2:1 Conference I tell them, "It was like meeting old friends for the very first time." I know that doesn't make sense, but the whole weekend was...
View ArticleMaking A Homeschool High School Transcript {HomeSchool High Link Up}
This month I have reached the moment that is feared most about homeschooling high school… making a high school transcript for our homeschooled student. And yes, I have somehow managed to need to create...
View ArticleTips for Homeschool High School Records to Make Applying for College Easier...
I have been drowning in transcripts, course descriptions, and college applications for the last few weeks. Since my last post about creating our transcript, I've gotten lots of questions and pleas for...
View ArticleIntroducing With These 2 Hands Link-Up
Many years ago I diagnosed myself as having tired adrenals. I felt tired all the time, stressed, my cycles were wacky, and I didn't feel like myself anymore. I felt like something was missing… like I...
View ArticleCrocheting Without a Pattern {With These 2 Hands Link-Up #1}
I haven't had as much time to knit or crochet lately as I would like, but the time that I have had has been my favorite kind of crocheting… crocheting without a pattern. A friend sent me a picture of...
View ArticleBiology: The Perch Dissection {HomeSchool High Link-Up}
The saga of our Biology Co-op class dissections continues… Last week the class did the perch dissection, which presented problems unique to this lab. In the spirit of sharing knowledge to make...
View ArticleCrocheting and Creative Teaching {With These 2 Hands Link-Up #2}
So what have I been creating with my 2 hands this month? My creative energies this month have been spread out among several activities. I have done some more crocheting on the knight's helmet hat...
View ArticleTips for Biology Frog Dissections {HomeSchool High Link-Up}
I know what you're thinking. Is she gonna talk about dissections again this week? The answer is yes… and no. This week I thought that I would let our co-op students talk to you about the frog...
View ArticleLearning to Sew at Home {HomeSchool High Link-Up}
Colleen has always loved to create. When she was very young, she quickly learned to sew by hand, crochet, and knit, among other crafting skills. My plan was to teach her to machine sew once she was...
View ArticleHomeschooling Motherhood and the Necessity of Invention {HomeSchool High...
I am so excited about today's post! My favorite blog writer is sharingwith us today. Carol Anne Swett is a very dear friend of mine, and she has lots of wisdom to share. Carol Anne has walked the...
View Article10 Ideas for Career Exploration in High School {HomeSchool High Link-Up}
I'm loving this series of guest posts! And I am very excited about today's guest~ My new friend Vicki Tillman! Vicki and I have known each other on Twitter, but we met in real life this spring at Titus...
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