Our Journey Westward

Typing instruction has always been an important part of our homeschool. Not just for the sake of learning to type, but as an integral part of our language arts program.
In today’s technology age, of course it makes perfect sense to introduce our children early and often to correct typing format before bad habits are formed. Have you considered, though, how much of the language arts as a whole can be taught through the...

‘Tis the season for gift giving! In fact, in my home, it’s not just a Christmas gift season – we have a birthday boy in December, too.
I’ve always been a big believer in giving educational gifts whenever possible. Whether we’re celebrating birthdays, placing gifts under the Christmas tree, or even filling Easter baskets, I try to include at least one educational game or toy. They’re...

How do you homeschool active children? You know, those sweet children who need to move and tend to make you a nervous wreck as they bounce off the walls. Yeah, them.
You may not know this, but research has shown time and time again that children with ADHD and other energetic types are actually focusing their hardest when they’re fidgeting and jumping. Being forced to sit still in a classroom or at a table could be...

Having a home full of the best art supplies for kids will help foster your children’s ability to express themselves. Art keeps them busy doing something far more constructive than using electronics or watching TV. And that comes in handy… especially...