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Homeschooling in the Fast Lane: The Check is in the Mail: Goal Setting for Children by Marilynn Griffith
Each January, millions of adults scramble to purchase diet dinners and plastic organizers to implement their New Year's resolutions. As the laws are made and broken, children watch and wonder wishing they'd been given some input into the crazy scheme. Read more...
Cranberry Dye by Kathryn Martinez
Another natural dye that would make a great activity for the Thanksgiving holidays. Did you know that the Pilgrims actually didn't wear black all the time? Read more...
Simulating a Glacier by Kathryn Martinez
Here’s a very simple, desk-top demonstration of how a glacier works. It's so simple, yet very effective, that even the youngest student can begin to grasp how a glacier works. Read more...
Transfer Ink by Kathryn Martinez
Use this ink to transfer designs printed with your computer printer, copy machine, your newspaper, etc.fo Read more...
Fingerprints by Kathryn Martinez
Yes, fingerprinting is a science. It can be a fun exercise in logical thinking and observation. Below are some activities to investigate this important and unique activity. Read more...
Homeschooling in the Fast Lane: Clover Power: Enriching Your Homeschool through 4H by Marilynn Griffith
People are constantly asking me for recommendations of extracurricular activities to add to their homeschool. Almost always, my first answer is, "4H". If you're thinking of dairy cows and goat competitions from when you were a kid, think again! Read more...
Homeschooling in the Fast Lane: Online Academies: Mommy Helpers or Money Gobblers? by Marilynn Griffith
In the past few years, I've noticed a new trend in homeschooling--online learning communities, even online schools. Read more...
Homeschooling in the Fast Lane: The Homogeneous Trinity and Other Lessons My Children Taught Me by Marilynn Griffith
I'll never forget the smiles I got from veteran homeschool moms when I shared the ambitious plans for my first year.
"We're going to memorize the book of Psalms in September, and work up through Pre-Algebra by January... Excuse me, are you laughing?" Read more...
Science Fun: Observing Without Your Eyes by Kathryn Martinez
When we are observing something, we primarily think of the sense of sight; however, there are other ways of observing. How else can you observe if you don't use your eyes? Read more...
Game Time: Authors by Kathryn Martinez
This is a great learning game that can also be a cooperative game. All you need are pieces of paper for the equipment. Read more...
Celebrating Memorial Day: Pride Pins by Kathryn Martinez
This is an easy version of this fun craft. The size will vary depending on the size pony beads that are used. Younger children should use the larger size beads. Read more...
Homeschooling in the Fast Lane: Kidpreneurs: Five Home Businesses for Kids by Marilynn Griffith
With summer approaching and the paper-and-pencil part of school winding down, many kids will launch their own biz enterprises this summer with much success. If you have a budding businessperson in your home, investigate one of the five Whiz Biz Opportunities listed below for summer savings and fun! Read more...
Science Fun: Extracting Natural Flavors by Kathryn Martinez
Ever wondered how they come up with some of the flavors that are added to candies and other foods and snacks? Using the experiment below, you will learn how to extract natural flavors from foods. Read more...
Learning Styles by Kathryn Martinez
So much is made about the importance of learning styles and teaching methods. Here is a simplified breakdown of four basic learning styles and three basic modalities and my personal experience in using them. Read more...
Homeschooling in the Fast Lane: Green Faith, The Truth About St. Patrick by Marilynn Griffith
Learn more about St. Patrick with your children and turn this secular holiday into a time of fun and faith! Read more...
Homeschooling in the Fast Lane: Going for the Gold by Marilynn Griffith
Conflict Resolution: A Mini Unit by Kathryn Martinez
This is a timely subject in today’s society. These activities, while geared toward the understanding of an older child, can still be easily modified to use with younger children. Read more...
A Mom with a Chronic Illness Homeschools
And Lives To Tell About it! by Cindy Elliott
Today was a day for battle, training and experience put to the test. A bloodthirsty giant was heading this way. Tales of his brutal, cruel acts had reached far and near. He left only death and destruction in his tracks. Read more...
Homeschooling in the Fast Lane: The Real McCoy by Marilynn Griffith
Ever heard the phrase, "the real McCoy"? Perhaps unknowingly, the speaker referred to Black engineer and inventor Elijah McCoy. With over 50 patents to his credit, including several inventions in his seventies and eighties, McCoy exemplifies the American standard of excellence through ingenuity. Read more...