We have had a cold in our house. It hit me first, then my freshman. My husband and two older teens have somehow dodged it. It has been just over a week for me, and while my congestion is less, the fatigue still lingers. My freshman had a rough weekend, but woke up better this… Continue reading Tuesday Teaching Tip #17: Making models with air-dry clay & recipe
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Changes to PE this spring
PE is one of those classes we have struggled with. None of my kids are athletic or enjoy team sports, but we need a half credit of PE for this year. Bowling every Tuesday has been a staple along with walking several times a week and occasional yoga. I wanted a more structured schedule for… Continue reading Changes to PE this spring
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9th Grade Spanish 1
(Links may lead to a product on Amazon or TeachersPayTeachers for which I may receive compensation) My youngest is taking Spanish 1 in ninth grade. Here is what we are using: BJU Press Spanish 1 Lesson plans and flashcards that I created Various games, worksheets, activities from TeachersPayTeachers stores Duolingo My youngest is the third… Continue reading 9th Grade Spanish 1
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Using molecular model kits in biology
(Purchases made through links in this post for my TeachersPayTeacher.com store and Amazon help to support this blog. Thanks!) We are about to wrap up Unit 1 in our biology curriculum, which includes a biochemical section on biomolecules and reactions. As a classroom teacher, my approach to biomolecules was geared toward the types of questions… Continue reading Using molecular model kits in biology
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What we are using for 9th grade 2025-2026
My youngest started high school on Monday. It is bittersweet. She has always been homeschooled; never attended public school like her sisters did. It is so exciting to see her start high school and set up her high school transcript this week! But, I am also sad knowing the homeschooling adventure for our family will… Continue reading What we are using for 9th grade 2025-2026
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New Biology Supplement!
(This post includes links to Amazon and TeachersPayTeachers.com. Purchased made help to support this blog. Thank you!) I just finished a new resources to go along with the Exploring Creation with Biology 2nd Edition textbook: a student supplement packed with activities! Next year, my youngest will be a freshman in high school. She is taking… Continue reading New Biology Supplement!
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One Year Lesson Plans for High School US Government and Economics with Uncle Eric, Bluestocking Guides, and Crash Course
This past year, I had planned for my two homeschool high school students to take US government and economics for social studies. In Texas, these are semester long classes that count for 1/2 credit each toward graduation on a high school transcript. After looking into various resources, I settled on the Uncle Eric book series… Continue reading One Year Lesson Plans for High School US Government and Economics with Uncle Eric, Bluestocking Guides, and Crash Course
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How I am planning Guest Hollow’s World Geography & Cultures for 8th grade
Although I consider myself an eclectic homeschooler, I have serious Charlotte Mason leanings toward using real books. I feel like it seriously limits the scope of understanding to limit the learning to just one resource, such as one textbook. As my children have gotten older and we have depended more and more on textbooks, I… Continue reading How I am planning Guest Hollow’s World Geography & Cultures for 8th grade
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Planning for the 2024-2025 school year: 8th grade
My baby, my youngest, is starting eighth grade this fall. This will be our last year to homeschool middle school. After this, it is on to the big, bad world of homeschooling high school. Just kidding, high school can be fun to homeschool, too. Our job this year is to get her ready for high… Continue reading Planning for the 2024-2025 school year: 8th grade
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Planning for the 2024-2025 school year: 11th grade
The plan for the junior year of high school for my second child looks a little different that her older sisters' junior year. For one, I am depending on a dual credit biology class through Austin Community College for her science credit instead of teaching it myself. As a science teacher turned homeschool mom, this… Continue reading Planning for the 2024-2025 school year: 11th grade
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