large family homeschooling

Homeschooling with Sticky Notes

Let’s talk sticky notes, one of the joys of visiting an office supply store. These removable wonders come in all shapes and sizes—stars, circles, squares and more. And the colors! We’re no longer limited to pastels (although I actually prefer pastels or light neon colors for most notes). I love the selection but be aware…

Homeschooling

Homeschooling Without a Schoolroom

As a jumbo-sized family living in a regular-sized house, our school at home has always happened here, there and almost everywhere. We’ve never been much for gathering around the kitchen table for anything besides meals, so we’ve seldom done lessons at the table together. Usually someone chooses the kitchen table as “their spot” to do…