Boys that are Reluctant Readers

My eldest, first-born son was a natural reader. He loved books, and we snuggled and read daily. When my second, … More

No Stress Science

Science is a word that can scare people. I’m a science enthusiast. I love science. But why are some people … More

Spelling is something that should go hand-in-hand with reading, but when it doesn’t, it can be a challenge. Some students … More

As a homeschooling mom and an online instructor (The Academy at Bright Ideas Press), I see much confusion in students … More

Spring is here! Time for chicks. Your local feed store should have chicks for sale. You can purchase pullets only, … More

My 5th grader (who is a super crafty girl) is studying DNA in science. She simply had to build a … More

Friends, Many, many people ask me why I homeschool, how I began to homeschool, and what made me decide to … More

Yesterday, my homeschool group life science class wrapped up the year with piglet dissections. Now I don’t like preserved specimens. … More

Resurrection Sunday is tomorrow. Spring is the beginning of new life on so many levels. It’s especially prevalent on the … More