Category Archives: homeschooling

The Busy Toddler and the Sensory Bin

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Kyndra Steinmann

Lately we’ve been doing school around the dining room table instead of in the schoolroom. We begin around the table with our Morning Time stuff – decade of the Rosary, copywork while I read from one of the books we’re … Continue reading →

Sick Days (or how to keep things going while nursing the sickies)

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Kyndra Steinmann

This is a sick Bull. He spent two days this week lying on the couch completely out of energy and loudness. It was so very quiet around here! I must admit I enjoyed the quiet and calm, but I would … Continue reading →

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The Tasks That Smooth My Days

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Kyndra Steinmann

“Tis the season of activities! Lessons, co-op, soccer for two, dance for four, church, Sunday School…. I’m tired just typing the list! The busyness of the schedule feels chaotic and the days spin by on their own until I don’t … Continue reading →

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Finding His Conscience

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Kyndra Steinmann

Lately the four year old, Jack, has been becoming very distraught when told he did something naughty. There have been tears and tantrums, and throwing toys over consequences like sitting for four minutes that he used to just calmly do. … Continue reading →

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Free Time or Free For All?

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Kyndra Steinmann

Free time is an enormous benefit if homeschooling. Play and creative endeavor help make children well rounded and are an important part of the “whole child” approach to education. By providing ample free time I am giving my children … Continue reading →

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Five Ways to Help Struggling Writers

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Kyndra Steinmann

We’ve all had it happen. Your students enthusiastically read the material but when it comes time to write about what they’ve read, there are blank stares, sighs, dawdling, and sometimes tears! What happened? Last night while they were supposed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Elementary Education, History, homeschooling, Science, Uncategorized | Tagged Elementary Education, homeschooling, preschool education, teaching writing, writing | Leave a comment

Mom Has A School Uniform Too!

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Kyndra Steinmann

6:00 am Sitting on the bed, drinking a cup of tea, and thinking about the plan for the day. I woke the children up a few minutes ago and now Buggle, stumbles past on the way to the bathroom where … Continue reading →

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The Last Week

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Kyndra Steinmann

End of August and time to finish all the projects that have gone unfinished! The painting of the downstairs is completed except for the bathroom and the little side entry alcove. Can’t decide what to do there so we’ll leave … Continue reading →

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Something for Mom

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Kyndra Steinmann

Just 72 hours before the children and I leave for our annual trip to Virginia and the HEAV Convention!? I’m working on putting together packing lists, lists of meals to prepare while we’re traveling and of course shopping lists … Continue reading →

Posted in Elementary Education, homeschool convention, homeschooling, preschool educcation, Vacation and Travel | Tagged 2016 HEAV Convention, continuing education, Travel and Vacation | Leave a comment

Fewer Words, More Slowly

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Kyndra Steinmann

Lately I’ve been noticing a worrisome trend around here. We have a lot going on as is typical for the end of the school year; special events, birthdays, annual doctor visits, and dentist appointments all seem to come within a … Continue reading →