If you are teaching a child to read this year, you'll need these great ideas for getting the job accomplished! This week's sponsor: Common Sense Press Publishers of Learning Language Arts Through Literature Use code: RaisingArrows20 for 20% off  Resources mentioned:  Podcast #13 - How to Make Read-Aloud Time More Peaceful  Send your questions to amy@raisingarrows.net and your question may be featured here on the Raising Arrows® Podcast!

If you are teaching a child to read this year, you'll need these great ideas for getting the job accomplished! This week's sponsor: <a href="http://commonsensepress.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Common Sense Press</a> Publishers of Learning Language Arts Through Literature Use code: RaisingArrows20 for 20% off  Resources mentioned: <ul> <li>Podcast #13 - <a href="https://raisingarrows.net/2017/06/podcast-making-read-aloud-time-peaceful/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">How to Make Read-Aloud Time More Peaceful</a></li> </ul> Send your questions to <a href="mailto:amy@raisingarrows.net">amy@raisingarrows.net</a> and your question may be featured here on the Raising Arrows® Podcast!

Tips for Teaching Your Child to Read

Instead of just trying to keep your toddler out of your hair during homeschool hours, what if you tried including them in the homeschool lessons?! Here's how! Our Sponsor: Give your children a well-rounded education with Classical Conversations http://classicalconversations.com/arrows  Resources mentioned:  Podcast #16 - Occupying a Busy Preschooler Podcast #77 - How to Anchor Your Homeschool Day Podcast #148 - Homeschooling Boys Who Can't Sit Still 10 Ideas to Keep Toddlers Busy During Homeschooling (post) Playdough Recipes - Natural Playdough &amp; Chamomile Playdough 

Instead of just trying to keep your toddler out of your hair during homeschool hours, what if you tried including them in the homeschool lessons?! Here's how! Our Sponsor: Give your children a well-rounded education with Classical Conversations <a href="http://classicalconversations.com/arrows" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://classicalconversations.com/arrows</a> Resources mentioned: <ul> <li>Podcast #16 - <a href="https://raisingarrows.net/2017/07/occupying-a-busy-preschooler-podcast-017/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Occupying a Busy Preschooler</a></li> <li>Podcast #77 - <a href="https://raisingarrows.net/how-to-anchor-your-homeschool-podcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">How to Anchor Your Homeschool Day</a></li> <li>Podcast #148 - <a href="https://raisingarrows.net/podcast-148-homeschooling-boys-cant-sit-still/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschooling Boys Who Can't Sit Still</a></li> <li><a href="https://raisingarrows.net/10-ideas-toddlers-homeschooling/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">10 Ideas to Keep Toddlers Busy During Homeschooling</a> (post)</li> <li>Playdough Recipes - <a href="https://raisingarrows.net/playdough-recipe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Natural Playdough</a> &amp; <a href="https://raisingarrows.net/chamomile-tea-playdough/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Chamomile Playdough</a></li> </ul>

How to Include Toddlers in Your Homeschool

Worried about homeschooling a child who can't sit still?  This podcast is for you! Our Sponsor: Help your children learn HOW to think for themselves with Classical Conversations http://classicalconversations.com/arrows Resources mentioned:  Better Late Than Early by Raymond &amp; Dorothy Moore Desk Ball for kids Fidget Bands for kids' chairs A Year of Playing Skillfully (curriculum review) Peaceful Preschool (curriculum review) 

Worried about homeschooling a child who can't sit still?  This podcast is for you! Our Sponsor: Help your children learn HOW to think for themselves with Classical Conversations <a href="http://classicalconversations.com/arrows" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://classicalconversations.com/arrows</a> Resources mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/46eFWQK" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Better Late Than Early</a> by Raymond &amp; Dorothy Moore</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JwbIPI" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Desk Ball</a> for kids</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3NqrfBx" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Fidget Bands</a> for kids' chairs</li> <li><a href="https://raisingarrows.net/review-of-a-year-of-playing-skillfully/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Year of Playing Skillfully</a> (curriculum review)</li> <li><a href="https://raisingarrows.net/review-of-the-peaceful-preschool/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Peaceful Preschool</a> (curriculum review)</li> </ul>

Homeschooling Boys Who Can't Sit Still

This summer make your vacation (no matter where you go!) an educational experience that doesn't feel like school and doesn't require lesson plans! Our Sponsor: Squeaver Tales Get the FREE Squeaver Tales Coloring Book at: SqueaverTales.com

This summer make your vacation (no matter where you go!) an educational experience that doesn't feel like school and doesn't require lesson plans! Our Sponsor: <a href="https://amzn.to/3PCl4Nk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Squeaver Tales</a> Get the FREE Squeaver Tales Coloring Book at: <a href="http://www.squeavertales.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SqueaverTales.com</a>

How to Turn Your Vacation into an EDUcation

How do you teach the Bible in your homeschool when you feel like you're still a baby Christian?  This podcast is full of resources and ideas to encourage you to dive in right where you are! Homeschool with Classical Conversations! To find a community near you, go to: ClassicalConversations.com/arrows   Resources mentioned:  Hurlbut's Story of the Bible (older edition) Mighty Acts of God by Starr Meade Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones Unwrapping the Greatest Gift by Ann Voskamp Stories of the Resurrection by Tauna Meyer Living the Christian Year by Bobby Gross Celebrating the Christian Year by Martha Zimmerman 

How do you teach the Bible in your homeschool when you feel like you're still a baby Christian?  This podcast is full of resources and ideas to encourage you to dive in right where you are! Homeschool with Classical Conversations! To find a community near you, go to: <a href="http://classicalconversations.com/arrows" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ClassicalConversations.com/arrows</a> Resources mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/460fY3l" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Hurlbut's Story of the Bible</a> (older edition)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3N1tc7i" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mighty Acts of God</a> by Starr Meade</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/43yhcB7" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jesus Storybook Bible</a> by Sally Lloyd-Jones</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/42vIpmZ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Unwrapping the Greatest Gift</a> by Ann Voskamp</li> <li><a href="https://www.proverbialhomemaker.com/idevaffiliate//idevaffiliate.php?id=20291&amp;url=835" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Stories of the Resurrection</a> by Tauna Meyer</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/461bNEA" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Living the Christian Year</a> by Bobby Gross</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3J7XNim" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Celebrating the Christian Year</a> by Martha Zimmerman</li> </ul>

Teaching the Bible (when you're still learning)

Homeschooling with a new baby can be challenging, but it isn't impossible!  This podcast will give you practical ideas for surviving and thriving while you homeschool with a newborn! Resources mentioned:  Large Family Homeschooling (book) Year Round Homeschooling Page on Raising Arrows Homeschool Mom Basket Morning Time Family Favorite Meal List Baby Mercy's Diagnosis Made 2 Homeschool Community 

Homeschooling with a new baby can be challenging, but it isn't impossible!  This podcast will give you practical ideas for surviving and thriving while you homeschool with a newborn! Resources mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://raisingarrows.net/product/large-family-homeschooling-ebook/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Large Family Homeschooling</a> (book)</li> <li><a href="https://raisingarrows.net/homeschooling-year-round/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Year Round Homeschooling Page</a> on Raising Arrows</li> <li><a href="https://raisingarrows.net/moms-command-central-why-i-decided-to-create-my-own-office-space/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool Mom Basket</a></li> <li><a href="https://raisingarrows.net/morning-basket-time-with-multiple-ages/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Morning Time</a></li> <li><a href="https://raisingarrows.net/meals-your-family-loves/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Family Favorite Meal List</a></li> <li><a href="https://raisingarrows.net/pierre-robin-sequence-stickler-syndrome/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Baby Mercy's Diagnosis</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.made2homeschool.com/a/2147529243/R7WCZAq5" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Made 2 Homeschool Community</a></li> </ul>

Preparing to Homeschool with a Newborn

Got questions?  I'll answer them in the next Podcast Q&amp;A! Email your questions to Amy@RaisingArrows.net In this episode: Get a glimpse into a day in my large family homeschool life! Resources mentioned:  Podcast #124 - Taking a Jubilee Homeschool Year Playful Pioneers (curriculum) Flip Flop Spanish (curriculum) Table Chores (post) Special Night (post) Adventures in Odyssey Club (post) Enya Radio on Pandora 

Got questions?  I'll answer them in the next Podcast Q&amp;A! Email your questions to <a href="mailto:Amy@RaisingArrows.net">Amy@RaisingArrows.net</a> In this episode: Get a glimpse into a day in my large family homeschool life! Resources mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://raisingarrows.net/taking-a-jubilee-homeschool-year-podcast-124/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast #124</a> - Taking a Jubilee Homeschool Year</li> <li><a href="https://www.thepeacefulpreschool.com/the-playful-pioneers-2?ref=BjdwdgnYK62To" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Playful Pioneers</a> (curriculum)</li> <li><a href="https://www.flipflopspanish.com?aff=40" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Flip Flop Spanish</a> (curriculum)</li> <li><a href="https://raisingarrows.net/children-chores-kitchen-dining-room/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Table Chores</a> (post)</li> <li><a href="https://raisingarrows.net/special-night/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Special Night</a> (post)</li> <li><a href="https://raisingarrows.net/adventures-in-odyssey-club-a-great-gift-for-large-families/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Adventures in Odyssey Club</a> (post)</li> <li>Enya Radio on Pandora</li> </ul>

A Day in the Life of a Large Family Homeschooling Mom

Interested in homeschooling? Check out Classical Conversations! https://www.classicalconversations.com/arrows You are a busy mom with lots of different ages and stages to mother!  This podcast will help you untie the knots you are in and let God work in and through you as you mother them all! Resources mentioned:  How to Have Your Quiet Time All Day Long (post) Podcast #97 - Things Large Family Moms Can't Do Podcast #141 - Homemaking with a Purpose Managing Your Home Well (video) Podcast #115 - The Truth About Homeschool Burnout The Truth About Homeschool Burnout (post) 

Interested in homeschooling? Check out Classical Conversations! <a href="https://www.classicalconversations.com/arrows" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.classicalconversations.com/arrows</a> You are a busy mom with lots of different ages and stages to mother!  This podcast will help you untie the knots you are in and let God work in and through you as you mother them all! Resources mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://raisingarrows.net/how-to-have-your-quiet-time-all-day-long/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">How to Have Your Quiet Time All Day Long</a> (post)</li> <li><a href="https://raisingarrows.net/things-large-family-moms-cant-do-podcast-97/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast #97</a> - Things Large Family Moms Can't Do</li> <li><a href="https://raisingarrows.net/homemaking-with-purpose-podcast-141/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast #141</a> - Homemaking with a Purpose</li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/lZDJZ5grPH0" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Managing Your Home Wel</a>l (video)</li> <li><a href="https://raisingarrows.net/truth-homeschool-burnout-podcast-115/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast #115</a> - The Truth About Homeschool Burnout</li> <li><a href="https://raisingarrows.net/the-truth-behind-homeschool-burnout/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Truth About Homeschool Burnout</a> (post)</li> </ul>

Mothering Multiple Ages

Need to create a little order in the chaos of your daily homeschooling?  This podcast is full of simple ideas you can implement today to make your day run smoother! Today's Sponsor: Classical Conversations presents a new curriculum for your little ones! Scribblers at Home: Recipes from Life Long Learners Learn more at www.classicalconversations.com/scribblers-arrows   Resources mentioned:    Podcast #77 - How to Anchor Your Homeschool Podcast #50 - How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot Podcast #139 - Discussion Based Education Seating Chart post Homeschool Mom Basket (scroll toward the bottom of the post for examples) Morning Time (read the beginning of the post for examples) 

Need to create a little order in the chaos of your daily homeschooling?  This podcast is full of simple ideas you can implement today to make your day run smoother! Today's Sponsor: Classical Conversations presents a new curriculum for your little ones! <a href="https://classicalconversations.com/scribblers-arrows" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Scribblers at Home: Recipes from Life Long Learners</a> Learn more at <a href="https://www.classicalconversations.com/scribblers-arrows" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.classicalconversations.com/scribblers-arrows</a> Resources mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://raisingarrows.net/how-to-anchor-your-homeschool-podcast/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast #77</a> - How to Anchor Your Homeschool</li> <li><a href="https://raisingarrows.net/2018/09/how-to-put-your-homeschool-on-autopilot-podcast-50/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast #50</a> - How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot</li> <li><a href="https://raisingarrows.net/discussion-based-education-podcast-139/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast #139</a> - Discussion Based Education</li> <li><a href="https://raisingarrows.net/the-new-seating-charts/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Seating Chart post</a></li> <li><a href="https://raisingarrows.net/simple-organizational-systems-for-your-homeschool-that-work/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool Mom Basket</a> (scroll toward the bottom of the post for examples)</li> <li><a href="https://raisingarrows.net/morning-time-large-family-homeschool/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Morning Time</a> (read the beginning of the post for examples)</li> </ul>

Creating Order in Your Homeschool

Revival begins in the home, and as homemakers, we should be purposeful in our home-building efforts!  This podcast is full of ideas and encouragement to do just that! Need a more peaceful home? Get my book! Creating a Peaceful Home only $9.00! Resources mentioned:  Eve in Exile (book) Podcast #133 - Choosing My Word of the Year [HOME] Podcast #131 - Stockpiling for Your Large Family Facebook post on having a "working home" @mrsmarylentz on Instagram 

Revival begins in the home, and as homemakers, we should be purposeful in our home-building efforts!  This podcast is full of ideas and encouragement to do just that! Need a more peaceful home? Get my book! <a href="https://raisingarrows.net/product/creating-peaceful-home-ebook/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Creating a Peaceful Home</a> only $9.00! Resources mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/40XUukn" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Eve in Exile</a> (book)</li> <li><a href="https://raisingarrows.net/word-of-the-year-2023-podcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast #133</a> - Choosing My Word of the Year [HOME]</li> <li><a href="https://raisingarrows.net/stockpiling-large-family-podcast-131/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast #131</a> - Stockpiling for Your Large Family</li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RaisingArrows/posts/pfbid0PPCa6yYvgNsuPq7puRyuF3nmV18U5aCQHFEpXTA2WDnRanazAfTrAqF5EgKn61BYl?__cft__[0]=AZWtOr5MP02_Tgg5yzkSSu7GglDYS4htHbG2TTgSWjDfGL_txX4d7Dv3npSRuPqAzeXcFx2qfIMJ9ZlIlvKJg5vXUPM-3hSQQk2kbgOe2NeK7jsAJtOvQz83lugM_8W2Aa1G3k8Ll3KP4ld8gs5M78QK&amp;__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook post</a> on having a "working home"</li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrsmarylentz/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mrsmarylentz</a> on Instagram</li> </ul>

Homemaking with a Purpose

Large family homemaking and homeschooling encouragement and tips from a mom of 10!

I enjoy listening to Amy’s insights on raising a large family. Her advice is excellent!

Great podcast!

I love listening to this podcast. Always lots of tips and brings smiles to my day.

Very helpful and fun

Raising Arrows - Large Family Homeschool Life

Are you stressed out by homeschooling this year?  This podcast will give you the practical tools you need to become a relaxed homeschool mom! Get my FREE Daily Homemaking Checklist HERE!   Autopilot Homeschooling (podcast #50)  How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot (post) The Easiest Homeschool Routine Ever! (video)  How to Choose Extracurricular Activities for Your Family (podcast #37) Helpful timestamps: 1:17 - How recognizing your unique family dynamic will help you relax. 6:08 - How to choose stress-free curriculum. 10:17 - How to "Delete &amp; Delegate" things in your homeschool day. 14:53 - The #1 thing that causes stress in a homeschool mom's life!

Are you stressed out by homeschooling this year?  This podcast will give you the practical tools you need to become a relaxed homeschool mom! Get my FREE Daily Homemaking Checklist <a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/s5g2f5_copy2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>!  <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/2018/09/how-to-put-your-homeschool-on-autopilot-podcast-50/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Autopilot Homeschooling</a> (podcast #50) <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/2018/09/how-to-put-your-homeschool-on-autopilot/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot</a> (post) <a href="https://youtu.be/aOGcL565K_Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Easiest Homeschool Routine Ever!</a> (video) <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/2018/03/extracurricular-activities-podcast-37/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How to Choose Extracurricular Activities for Your Family</a> (podcast #37) Helpful timestamps: 1:17 - How recognizing your unique family dynamic will help you relax. 6:08 - How to choose stress-free curriculum. 10:17 - How to "Delete &amp; Delegate" things in your homeschool day. 14:53 - The #1 thing that causes stress in a homeschool mom's life!

How to Be a Relaxed Homeschool Mom

If your homeschool schedule feels chaotic and messy, you probably need to put some anchors in place to keep your homeschool day on track!  Learn how in this episode! Get your 30 day FREE TRIAL of Reading Eggs here! In this episode:  What are anchors? How do they help you build a consistent homeschool schedule? Why school needs to start (and end) the same way every day. What happened when I didn't anchor my day!  Resources mentioned:   Morning Time Basket w/ Multiple Ages Podcast #50 -  Autopilot Homeschooling 

If your homeschool schedule feels chaotic and messy, you probably need to put some anchors in place to keep your homeschool day on track!  Learn how in this episode! <a href="https://readingeggs.com/raisinga2/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get your 30 day FREE TRIAL of Reading Eggs here!</a> In this episode: <ul> <li>What are anchors?</li> <li>How do they help you build a consistent homeschool schedule?</li> <li>Why school needs to start (and end) the same way every day.</li> <li>What happened when I didn't anchor my day!</li> </ul> Resources mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/morning-basket-time-with-multiple-ages/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Morning Time Basket w/ Multiple Ages</a></li> <li>Podcast #50 - <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/how-to-put-your-homeschool-on-autopilot-podcast-50/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Autopilot Homeschooling</a></li> </ul>

How to Anchor Your Homeschool Day

Have you ever wondered what a typical morning homeschool schedule looks like in our house?  Today, I share all the subjects we tackle, our Morning Basket or Table Time routine, how we manage lunch on homeschool days, and so much more!   Get FREE homeschooling &amp; homemaking resources HERE!   Resources mentioned:  The Homeschool Garden Morning Time Review ~The Homeschool Garden Morning Time Membership~    The Precious People Curriculum Review ~The Precious People Curriculum~    DITL - Typical Friday House Cleaning (VIDEO) How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot (PODCAST) Weekly House Cleaning (PODCAST)   Homeschooling Year Round information Making Homeschool Lunches Easy Apologia Science with Multiple Ages Phonetic Zoo Review Reading Eggs (helped my struggling reader!) GradeSpelling.com CLE Science Readers

Have you ever wondered what a typical morning homeschool schedule looks like in our house?  Today, I share all the subjects we tackle, our Morning Basket or Table Time routine, how we manage lunch on homeschool days, and so much more!   Get FREE homeschooling &amp; homemaking resources <a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/homemanagement_copy" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>!   Resources mentioned: <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/2018/08/homeschool-garden-morning-time-review/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Homeschool Garden Morning Time Review</a> ~<a href="https://www.laramolettiere.com/product/the-homeschool-garden-morning-time-membership/ref/amyarrows/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Homeschool Garden Morning Time Membership</a>~   <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/2018/07/the-precious-people-review/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Precious People Curriculum Review</a> ~<a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?cl=313991&amp;c=ib&amp;aff=127736" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Precious People Curriculum</a>~   <a href="https://youtu.be/VFEDRL466Zg" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">DITL - Typical Friday House Cleaning</a> (VIDEO) <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/2018/09/how-to-put-your-homeschool-on-autopilot-podcast-50/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot</a> (PODCAST) <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/2018/09/weekly-home-blessing-with-your-children-podcast-49/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Weekly House Cleaning</a> (PODCAST)   <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/homeschooling-year-round/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschooling Year Round information</a> <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/2015/04/making-lunch-easy/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Making Homeschool Lunches Easy</a> <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/2016/08/apologia-science-multiple-ages/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Apologia Science with Multiple Ages</a> <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/2010/02/i-seriously-love-this-spelling/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Phonetic Zoo Review</a> <a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-7956045-10953085" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Reading Eggs</a> (helped my struggling reader!) <a href="http://GradeSpelling.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GradeSpelling.com</a> CLE Science Readers

My Morning Routine on a Homeschool Day

When you homeschool, it is imperative you have some sense of order to your day because the flow and productivity of your day is entirely up to you.  However, having a well-ordered day isn't about a tight schedule and huge to-do lists.  It's more about structure and margin. In this episode:  Learn how to begin ordering your day. Learn how to make meals, school, and personal time more productive. Learn how to put things in their proper order. Learn how to plan for interruptions that don't derail your entire day.  Resources mentioned: Home Management for the Homeschool available in audio, paperback, ebook, and Kindle Loop Scheduling Tapestry of Grace PictureSmart Bible Mommy Morning Routine Podcast Meal Planning Podcast How Many Hours to Homeschool Podcast FLYlady.net

When you homeschool, it is imperative you have some sense of order to your day because the flow and productivity of your day is entirely up to you.  However, having a well-ordered day isn't about a tight schedule and huge to-do lists.  It's more about structure and margin. In this episode: <ul> <li>Learn how to begin ordering your day.</li> <li>Learn how to make meals, school, and personal time more productive.</li> <li>Learn how to put things in their proper order.</li> <li>Learn how to plan for interruptions that don't derail your entire day.</li> </ul> Resources mentioned: <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/home-management-for-the-homeschool-mom/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Home Management for the Homeschool</a> available in audio, paperback, ebook, and Kindle <a href="https://edsnapshots.com/ref/50/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Loop Scheduling</a> <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/tapestry-of-grace/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tapestry of Grace</a> <a href="http://picturesmartbible.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">PictureSmart Bible</a> <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/2017/05/3-essential-morning-homemaking-chores-009-podcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mommy Morning Routine</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/2017/04/005-podcast-large-family-mealtime/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Meal Planning</a> Podcast <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/2017/09/how-many-hours-homeschool-podcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">How Many Hours to Homeschool</a> Podcast <a href="http://www.flylady.net/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">FLYlady.net</a>

A Well-Ordered Day

Homeschool moms are busy with a lot of things, but in our busyness are we neglecting to take care of ourselves?  How do we balance all we have to do with our own needs, while avoiding the trap of selfishness?  This podcast might step on a few toes, but it's time we addressed self care as a homeschool mom! FREE 7 DAY TRIAL of Minno with code: RAISINGARROWSGo to &gt;&gt; GoMinno.com - The streaming service for Christian kids has all the classic episodes of Veggie Tales + thousands more! In this episode:  Why I don't like the term "self care" and what I prefer instead. Why homeschool moms are so stressed and in such need of "self care." How to create healthy "temple" habits. How to hit the "reset" button on your day. How to fit self care into your morning and evening schedule.  Resources mentioned:  Podcast #69 (Relaxed Homeschool Mom) Podcast #45 (Sensory Issues)  Podcast #52 (Mother Culture)  Podcast #37 (Extracurricular Activities)  How to Take a Homeschool Mom Sabbatical (blog) 

Homeschool moms are busy with a lot of things, but in our busyness are we neglecting to take care of ourselves?  How do we balance all we have to do with our own needs, while avoiding the trap of selfishness?  This podcast might step on a few toes, but it's time we addressed self care as a homeschool mom! FREE 7 DAY TRIAL of <a href="https://www.gominno.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Minno</a> with code: RAISINGARROWSGo to &gt;&gt; <a href="http://www.gominno.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">GoMinno.com</a> - The streaming service for Christian kids has all the classic episodes of Veggie Tales + thousands more! In this episode: <ul> <li>Why I don't like the term "self care" and what I prefer instead.</li> <li>Why homeschool moms are so stressed and in such need of "self care."</li> <li>How to create healthy "temple" habits.</li> <li>How to hit the "reset" button on your day.</li> <li>How to fit self care into your morning and evening schedule.</li> </ul> Resources mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/relaxed-homeschool-mom-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast #69</a> (Relaxed Homeschool Mom)</li> <li><a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/2018/07/sensory-issues-podcast-45/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast #45</a> (Sensory Issues)</li> <li><a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/2018/10/learning-to-create-a-mother-culture-podcast-52/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Podcast #52</a> (Mother Culture)</li> <li><a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/2018/03/extracurricular-activities-podcast-37/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Podcast #37</a> (Extracurricular Activities)</li> <li><a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/taking-a-homeschool-mom-sabbatical/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How to Take a Homeschool Mom Sabbatical</a> (blog)</li> </ul>

Balancing Homeschooling & Self Care

Got a lot of kids and not a lot of space? This podcast is all about managing and organizing your kids' bedrooms to make the most of the space you have! Looking for help with managing your home and homeschool? I wrote the book! &gt;&gt; Home Management for the Homeschool Mom  Posts you may want to read:    Small House, Large Family (2016) Large Family Bedrooms (2014) Living in a Garage (2017) How I Organize Baby's Things in my Bedroom (2017) Large Family Closet Organization (2019)    Helpful Podcast Timestamps:   1:01 - Why we only use 3 bedrooms no mater the size of our house.   3:27 - Using the Master Bedroom for children.   5:06 - Putting babies in with siblings.   6:34 - Our current boys bedroom setup.   7:02 - Clothing storage options   8:12 - Triple bunks &amp; platform beds (READ MORE HERE)   9:19 - Spaces for babies (READ MORE HERE)   11:08 - Bunk Beds for older kids (THESE are the bunks I mentioned)   11:57 - Hanging vs. Folding clothes   15:17 - Toys in the bedrooms   16:23 - Family closet ideas (READ MORE HERE)

Got a lot of kids and not a lot of space? This podcast is all about managing and organizing your kids' bedrooms to make the most of the space you have! Looking for help with managing your home and homeschool? I wrote the book! &gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/product/home-management-homeschool-mom-ebook/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Home Management for the Homeschool Mom</a> Posts you may want to read: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/living-in-a-3-bedroom-house-with-10-people/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Small House, Large Family</a> (2016)</li> <li><a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/large-family-bedrooms/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Large Family Bedrooms</a> (2014)</li> <li><a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/living-in-garage-build-house-debt-free/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Living in a Garage</a> (2017)</li> <li><a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/organizing-babys-bedroom/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">How I Organize Baby's Things in my Bedroom</a> (2017)</li> <li><a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/large-family-closet-organization/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Large Family Closet Organization</a> (2019)</li> </ul> Helpful Podcast Timestamps: 1:01 - Why we only use 3 bedrooms no mater the size of our house. 3:27 - Using the Master Bedroom for children. 5:06 - Putting babies in with siblings. 6:34 - Our current boys bedroom setup. 7:02 - Clothing storage options 8:12 - Triple bunks &amp; platform beds (<a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/living-in-garage-build-house-debt-free/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">READ MORE HERE</a>) 9:19 - Spaces for babies (<a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/organizing-babys-bedroom/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">READ MORE HERE</a>) 11:08 - Bunk Beds for older kids (<a href="https://amzn.to/2lhMAUv" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">THESE</a> are the bunks I mentioned) 11:57 - Hanging vs. Folding clothes 15:17 - Toys in the bedrooms 16:23 - Family closet ideas (<a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/large-family-closet-organization/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">READ MORE HERE</a>)

Maximizing Space in Kids' Bedrooms

Keep your home tidy and festive this Christmas season...even with a lot of kids...even with homeschooling...even with all the stuff you have to do! Get the Christmas Holiday Homeschool Planner &gt;&gt; Get your FREE Christmas Movie Themed Parties &gt;&gt; Get your FREE Christmas Eve Candlelight Vigil &gt;&gt; In this episode:  What we do for Advent &amp; Christmas Why you should focus on tidying up rather than cleaning How and when to set up a "Tidy Up Time" How to get kids involved in cleaning up How to put your house "to bed" each night How to keep Advent traditions simple  Resources mentioned:  Hot Punch recipe Jesse Tree ornaments Reasons for the Season devotional Christmas Holiday Homeschool Planner A Gentle Advent (plus others!) You ARE an Artist chalk lessons Music of Christmas class The Advent Jesse Tree Free Christmas themed movie parties Free Christmas Eve Candlelight Vigil Playmobil Nativity set 

Keep your home tidy and festive this Christmas season...even with a lot of kids...even with homeschooling...even with all the stuff you have to do! Get the <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/product/christmas-holiday-homeschool-planner/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Christmas Holiday Homeschool Planner &gt;&gt;</a> Get your FREE <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/free-christmas-movie-party-guide/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Christmas Movie Themed Parties &gt;&gt;</a> Get your FREE <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/christmas-eve-candlelight-service-for-your-family/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Christmas Eve Candlelight Vigil &gt;&gt;</a> In this episode: <ul> <li>What we do for Advent &amp; Christmas</li> <li>Why you should focus on tidying up rather than cleaning</li> <li>How and when to set up a "Tidy Up Time"</li> <li>How to get kids involved in cleaning up</li> <li>How to put your house "to bed" each night</li> <li>How to keep Advent traditions simple</li> </ul> Resources mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/festive-hot-punch/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Hot Punch</a> recipe</li> <li><a href="https://joywares.ca/products/jesse-tree-ornaments-unwrapping-the-greatest-gift" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jesse Tree ornaments</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/38sFz7q" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Reasons for the Season</a> devotional</li> <li><a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/product/christmas-holiday-homeschool-planner/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Christmas Holiday Homeschool Planner</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.laramolettiere.com/product-category/charlotte-mason-advent-homeschool/ref/amyarrows/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Gentle Advent</a> (plus others!)</li> <li><a href="https://www.chalkpastel.com/product-category/seasonal/?ref=29" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">You ARE an Artist</a> chalk lessons</li> <li><a href="https://learn.musicinourhomeschool.com/courses/419400?affcode=50562_fpfhp8s8" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Music of Christmas</a> class</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2LJaXEK" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Advent Jesse Tree</a></li> <li>Free <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/free-christmas-movie-party-guide/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Christmas themed movie parties</a></li> <li>Free <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/christmas-eve-candlelight-service-for-your-family/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Christmas Eve Candlelight Vigil</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2RL3XeF" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Playmobil Nativity set</a></li> </ul>

How to Keep Your Home Clean During the Holidays

As your girls grow into their teenage years, you may begin to see attitudes that are so different from what you are used to seeing. Learn 3 secrets to help your daughter navigate her teen years and avoid attitude problems. Resources:  Boys &amp; Their Attitudes (podcast) Secrets to Handling Attitudes in Girls (post)  Subscribe to the Raising Arrows Newsletter for more great content!

As your girls grow into their teenage years, you may begin to see attitudes that are so different from what you are used to seeing. Learn 3 secrets to help your daughter navigate her teen years and avoid attitude problems. Resources: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/boys-their-attitudes-podcast-54/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Boys &amp; Their Attitudes</a> (podcast)</li> <li><a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/?p=31831" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Secrets to Handling Attitudes in Girls</a> (post)</li> </ul> Subscribe to the <a href="https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/j5j9a4" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Raising Arrows Newsletter</a> for more great content!

Girls & Their Attitudes

Are you feeling stressed out and stretched thin?  Are you wondering how to better manage your day so you can be a better mom?  This podcast gives you tons of great tips on having enough of you to go around in your parenting, homemaking, and every day life! In this episode:  How to delegate and who to delegate to. How to spot time wasters. When to let go of a schedule. How to find peace with your day.  Resources mentioned: So Many Littles, So Little Time ebook - coupon RAPODCAST 10% off here - https://www.raisingarrows.net/product/many-littles-little-time/ Age Appropriate Chore List Don't want to listen?  Read the post!

Are you feeling stressed out and stretched thin?  Are you wondering how to better manage your day so you can be a better mom?  This podcast gives you tons of great tips on having enough of you to go around in your parenting, homemaking, and every day life! In this episode: <ul> <li>How to delegate and who to delegate to.</li> <li>How to spot time wasters.</li> <li>When to let go of a schedule.</li> <li>How to find peace with your day.</li> </ul> Resources mentioned: So Many Littles, So Little Time ebook - coupon RAPODCAST 10% off here - <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/product/many-littles-little-time/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.raisingarrows.net/product/many-littles-little-time/</a> <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/2011/08/age-appropriate-chore-list/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Age Appropriate Chore List</a> Don't want to listen?  <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/2011/01/practical-ideas-for-having-enough-of-me-to-go-around/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Read the post!</a>

How to Have Enough of You to Go Around

Some children take more energy to parent.  They are emotionally, physically, and mentally taxing, but we can learn how to parent them best if we just take the time to understand who they are and what makes them tick. In this episode:  The one thing that will change how you parent your high maintenance child. How to avoid making a diagnosis an excuse. Finding new discipline methods and coping mechanisms that work.  Resources mentioned: Homeschooling the Child with Aspergers Syndrome

Some children take more energy to parent.  They are emotionally, physically, and mentally taxing, but we can learn how to parent them best if we just take the time to understand who they are and what makes them tick. In this episode: <ul> <li>The one thing that will change how you parent your high maintenance child.</li> <li>How to avoid making a diagnosis an excuse.</li> <li>Finding new discipline methods and coping mechanisms that work.</li> </ul> Resources mentioned: <a href="http://amzn.to/2HBr2rB" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschooling the Child with Aspergers Syndrome</a>

Parenting High Maintenance Children

Laundry is a part of our everyday existence, especially in a large family!  Learn the secrets of our daily laundry chores and how this routine has evolved over the years! Resources: Large Family Daily Laundry Routine (blog post) Huge List of Large Family Laundry Systems (blog post) Teach Your Kids to Do Their Own Laundry (blog post) XL Hamper with Mesh Bag (aff)

Laundry is a part of our everyday existence, especially in a large family!  Learn the secrets of our daily laundry chores and how this routine has evolved over the years! Resources: <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/daily-laundry-routine-large-family/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Large Family Daily Laundry Routine</a> (blog post) <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/large-family-laundry-solutions/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Huge List of Large Family Laundry Systems</a> (blog post) <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/teaching-your-kids-to-do-their-own-laundry/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Teach Your Kids to Do Their Own Laundry</a> (blog post) <a href="https://amzn.to/2WWRO6b" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">XL Hamper with Mesh Bag</a> (aff)

Large Family Laundry Solutions

What 3 things could you do to revolutionize your day and take it from chaos to calm(ish) in about 20 minutes each morning?  In this podcast, learn the answer PLUS:  How to get your home guest-ready first thing in the morning. My secret weapon for keeping the bathroom clean! How to guarantee meals won't be haphazard. 

What 3 things could you do to revolutionize your day and take it from chaos to calm(ish) in about 20 minutes each morning?  In this podcast, learn the answer PLUS: <ul> <li>How to get your home guest-ready first thing in the morning.</li> <li>My secret weapon for keeping the bathroom clean!</li> <li>How to guarantee meals won't be haphazard.</li> </ul>

3 Essential Morning Homemaking Chores

What does a family of 11 buy?  What is my grocery budget each week?  Why will you never see me laying all my groceries out on the table and taking a photo of them?  Learn all of this and more!

What does a family of 11 buy?  What is my grocery budget each week?  Why will you never see me laying all my groceries out on the table and taking a photo of them?  Learn all of this and more!

My ALDI Grocery Budget

Are you looking for a no nonsense approach to decluttering? Jump in right where you are and get started today with this easy quick start podcast! In this episode:  How I dug out of my messy life. Why I'm sick of {most} decluttering books and websites. How much time it takes each day to declutter.  Resources mentioned:  Decluttering Room by Room | Part 2 - [COMING SOON!] FLYlady.net Flylady Kat on YouTube Favorite Crockpot and Freezer Meals - Large Family Table and Sidetracked Sarah 

Are you looking for a no nonsense approach to decluttering? Jump in right where you are and get started today with this easy quick start podcast! In this episode: <ul> <li>How I dug out of my messy life.</li> <li>Why I'm sick of {most} decluttering books and websites.</li> <li>How much time it takes each day to declutter.</li> </ul> Resources mentioned: <ul> <li>Decluttering Room by Room | Part 2 - [COMING SOON!]</li> <li><a href="http://www.flylady.net/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">FLYlady.net</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxmoTkTgtgE" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Flylady Kat on YouTube</a></li> <li>Favorite Crockpot and Freezer Meals - <a href="https://largefamilytable.com/category/large-family-freezer-cooking/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Large Family Table</a> and <a href="http://www.sidetrackedsarah.com/freezer-to-slow-cooker/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sidetracked Sarah</a></li> </ul>

Decluttering Room by Room Part 1

Does homeschool planning stress you out?  If you’ve ever wondered if there is an easier way, this is the podcast for you! In this episode:  Tons of easy homeschool planning ideas! Resources for helping your kids be more independent. What planners work best depending on what kind of homeschool mom you are.  Show Notes can be found at: https://www.raisingarrows.net/podcasts

Does homeschool planning stress you out?  If you’ve ever wondered if there is an easier way, this is the podcast for you! In this episode: <ul> <li>Tons of easy homeschool planning ideas!</li> <li>Resources for helping your kids be more independent.</li> <li>What planners work best depending on what kind of homeschool mom you are.</li> </ul> Show Notes can be found at: <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.raisingarrows.net/podcasts</a>

Making Homeschool Planning Easy

When I had 2 small children, I did the majority of the house cleaning every Monday morning, mostly by myself.  Learn how I organized the chores, how long it took me, and how I kept it clean the rest of the week. In this episode:  How I got control of my messy house. My Monday morning chores. How I kept the house clean throughout the week.  Resources: FLYlady app

When I had 2 small children, I did the majority of the house cleaning every Monday morning, mostly by myself.  Learn how I organized the chores, how long it took me, and how I kept it clean the rest of the week. In this episode: <ul> <li>How I got control of my messy house.</li> <li>My Monday morning chores.</li> <li>How I kept the house clean throughout the week.</li> </ul> Resources: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flyladyplus/id1115477521?mt=8&amp;at=1000lL2Q" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">FLYlady app</a>

Weekly House Cleaning Without Help

Menu planning is one of those homemaking chores that can easily become drudgery.  You spend copious amounts of time putting together a list of meals you "hope" everyone will love, then you have to write out your grocery list, and then you have to actually make the meals you planned.  But, what if you had a list of meals you knew your family loved?  Trust me - it will revolutionize your menu planning process!  This podcast teaches you how to build a menu plan your entire family loves! In this episode:  How to put together a meal list to choose from. The family voting process. Finalizing your meal list. How to create a rotating menu plan from your list.  Resources mentioned:  Soup, Salad, or Sandwiches post (our super easy lunch menu!) Trim Healthy Table Holiday Planner 

Menu planning is one of those homemaking chores that can easily become drudgery.  You spend copious amounts of time putting together a list of meals you "hope" everyone will love, then you have to write out your grocery list, and then you have to actually make the meals you planned.  But, what if you had a list of meals you knew your family loved?  Trust me - it will revolutionize your menu planning process!  This podcast teaches you how to build a menu plan your entire family loves! In this episode: <ul> <li>How to put together a meal list to choose from.</li> <li>The family voting process.</li> <li>Finalizing your meal list.</li> <li>How to create a rotating menu plan from your list.</li> </ul> Resources mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/2015/04/making-lunch-easy/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Soup, Salad, or Sandwiches post</a> (our super easy lunch menu!)</li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2xN3L0D" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Trim Healthy Table</a></li> <li><a href="https://sherigraham.podia.com/the-12-week-holiday-planner/0c0w9" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Holiday Planner</a></li> </ul>

Making a Menu Plan Your Family Loves

Is it possible to homeschool an entire grade over the summer or at least get a child caught up in a subject or two?  Absolutely!  With a little hard work and diligence it is doable and here's how! In this episode:  What topics to cover to maximize your time. Resources to make summer schooling easier (and cheaper!). Reward ideas for you and your child working so hard!  You can find the full post here - https://www.raisingarrows.net/2016/06/can-you-homeschool-an-entire-grade-over-the-summer/ Resources mentioned:  Compass Classroom (video based curriculum) Khan Academy Starfall Reading Eggs Beacon Handbook 

Is it possible to homeschool an entire grade over the summer or at least get a child caught up in a subject or two?  Absolutely!  With a little hard work and diligence it is doable and here's how! In this episode: <ul> <li>What topics to cover to maximize your time.</li> <li>Resources to make summer schooling easier (and cheaper!).</li> <li>Reward ideas for you and your child working so hard!</li> </ul> You can find the full post here - <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/2016/06/can-you-homeschool-an-entire-grade-over-the-summer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.raisingarrows.net/2016/06/can-you-homeschool-an-entire-grade-over-the-summer/</a> Resources mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.compassclassroom.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=206&amp;url=229" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Compass Classroom</a> (video based curriculum)</li> <li><a href="https://www.khanacademy.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Khan Academy</a></li> <li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/starfall-abcs/id395623983?mt=8" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Starfall</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-7956045-10953083" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Reading Eggs</a></li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/1UFcYig" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Beacon Handbook</a></li> </ul>

How to Homeschool an Entire Grade Over the Summer

Busy moms tend to forget to cultivate art and beauty in their own lives.  They are so busy pouring out, they don't realize how important it is to show their children what an abundant adult life looks like.  Learn how to inspire your children with your own creative life by building what the Charlotte Mason method calls "Mother Culture."   Resources mentioned: The Me Time Myth (post) #bookstagram on Instagram You Are an Artist! Clubhouse &amp; Chalk Pastel classes Watercolor Nature Journal Class on Craftsy

Busy moms tend to forget to cultivate art and beauty in their own lives.  They are so busy pouring out, they don't realize how important it is to show their children what an abundant adult life looks like.  Learn how to inspire your children with your own creative life by building what the Charlotte Mason method calls "Mother Culture."   Resources mentioned: <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/2009/07/me-time-myth/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Me Time Myth</a> (post) #bookstagram on Instagram <a href="https://www.chalkpastel.com/?ref=29" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">You Are an Artist!</a> Clubhouse &amp; Chalk Pastel classes <a href="http://shrsl.com/175nk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Watercolor Nature Journal Class</a> on Craftsy

Learning to Create a Mother Culture

Are you a mom who is easily overwhelmed by noise, lights, touch or smells?  You might have sensory issues like I do.  Listen to learn how I deal with being a large family mom and having sensory issues.  Learn my tips and tactics for managing all the sensory input a mom comes in contact with during the day! Life as a Mom with Sensory Issues (blog post) Resources mentioned:  Educating Your Gifted Child The Out of Sync Child The Out of Sync Child Has Fun 

Are you a mom who is easily overwhelmed by noise, lights, touch or smells?  You might have sensory issues like I do.  Listen to learn how I deal with being a large family mom and having sensory issues.  Learn my tips and tactics for managing all the sensory input a mom comes in contact with during the day! <a href="https://www.raisingarrows.net/2010/11/having-sensory-integration-disorder-and-being-mom/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Life as a Mom with Sensory Issues</a> (blog post) Resources mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2umQtZP" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Educating Your Gifted Child</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2umNWPr" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Out of Sync Child</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2L8imyu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Out of Sync Child Has Fun</a></li> </ul>

Life as a Mom with Sensory Issues

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