Dear Cindy, History- How did you go about it? Did you follow the history from the beginning according to the Bible or all of world history that includes Eastern Civilization or whatever came up of interest? My heart DOES NOT feel at peace with having my children narrate from world history at the … [Read more...] about Just HOW Do You Teach History When Children are SO Impressionable?
Homeschooling
TEACHING ENGLISH FROM THE ROOTS UP…
I got your Make Your Own English From The Roots Up Notebook back in the fall and we used it this past year. Much better than index cards by far. However we were wondering how you taught the book? I know it gives a few little teaching ideas, but my daughter doesn't care for most of them. I would love … [Read more...] about TEACHING ENGLISH FROM THE ROOTS UP…
TIMELINES…
Hi Cindy! I've been very encouraged through your web site. I've been reading up a little on Time-lines. Question: Do you think it would be too confusing if I did a time line with all of the things I want on it? American History, Artist, musicians, family, Presidents, etc. I'm having a hard time … [Read more...] about TIMELINES…
TEACHING A WIDE AGE-RANGE WITH LITERATURE…
Hi Cindy, I just finished listening to Notebooking Part II on audio and I got so much out of it! My favorite, and most-needed, part was the little “sidebar” that you added on how you scheduled your school days. I have SO much I want to teach the children, and have so many great books on my … [Read more...] about TEACHING A WIDE AGE-RANGE WITH LITERATURE…
HELP! How DO I Homeschool?
Hi Cindy, I just purchased the Organized Mom Super Set! You said if we had any questions to email. Well, basically, I am totally overwhelmed and don't know where to start. Do you have something to follow as far as a "this is your best plan of action if......" type thing? :D I thought if … [Read more...] about HELP! How DO I Homeschool?
Season of Reaping…and Sowing NEW Seeds!
Cindy, I just want to say thank you, thank you, thank you, for sharing your heart in the books/articles you have written. I have been super blessed as I have been reading through the first book in this set, Homeschooling the Easy Way Manual. So much of what I am reading is applying to more than … [Read more...] about Season of Reaping…and Sowing NEW Seeds!
From the Mailbag…
Dear Cindy, I was just wondering, do you have any tips on how to homeschool 3 young children who all need my full attention ALL of the time? My boys are 7, 6, and 4. I am trying very hard to school them, but I am getting frustrated and I don't want to be that way. I just finished reading … [Read more...] about From the Mailbag…