Category Archives: Homeschool

4 Moms Open House: Living Areas

Savannah our 5 year old is having surgery this morning in order to repair a genetic problem. The doctors will be reconstructing her bladder and moving one of her ureters in an effort to protect her kidneys.  All prayers for safety, a successful surgery  and a comfortable recovery are appreciated. Update ...

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Homemade Doughnut Recipe

A perfect hands-on project for anyone reading 'Homer Price', making doughnuts is fun, messy and results in a delicious treat.  As a matter of fact this recipe is so wonderful, you should read 'Homer Price' to your children, just so you have ...

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4 Moms Open House: Yard and Entry

Welcome to our month long open house series. Each Thursday during the month of August 4 Moms and 35 Kids ( Connie, Deptuty Headmistress, KimC and I)  invite you into our homes for a glimpse at how we  set up, organize and manage homes for our larger than ...

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Hiking with Kids

Our family loves summer because of the opportunity to spend more time out of doors.  We enjoy camping, fishing and water fights and games of tag in the backyard, but one of our favorite ...

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Sonlight Review and Giveaway

This giveaway is now closed.  Congratulations to Celee @ Miscellaneous Musings of a 5X Mom who won the $50 gift card to Sonlight. Our family just started our seventh year using Sonlight.  I have posted about Sonlight before, how we use it to effectively educate children who are at many different levels ...

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Homeschool: Refresh

Since most of the 4 moms of many are rapidly becoming moms of more than before,  (Congrats to Connie on her new daughter,  to KimC on her second SON and to me for making it to the last few weepy weeks of this pregnancy :) ) we've decided to take a ...

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Homeschooling: Putting it All Together – 4 Moms

4 Moms, 35 Kids have discussed teaching big kids and teaching little kids, so how do we put it all together? Read what the other moms of many have to say: KimC @ Life in a Shoe Connie @ Smockity Frocks Deputy Headmistress @ The Common Room In our home we educate ...

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Teaching Big Kids: 4 Moms, 35 Kids

I admit that when I thought about this topic my real motivation was hearing what the other moms of many were going to say.  I kinda forgot that I would have to write on this too. Deputy Headmistress @ The Common Room KimC @ Life in a ...

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Teaching Little Ones: 4 Moms

This week the 4 Moms continue talking about homeschooling by discussing teaching younger children.  Visit the other moms for their perspectives: Connie - Who's a little distracted since she's  live-blogging the labor and birth of  her eighth baby. Deputy Headmistress KimC For the sake of ...

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Homeschool Curriculum: 4 Moms, 35 Kids

Today the 4 Moms are posting again about picking a curriculum.  Be sure to check out what KimC, Connie and the Deputy Headmistress have to say. I've written 3 other posts about choosing a curriculum that will give you the background for this ...

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