Category: Homeschooling
Top 50 Online Resources for Parents of Gifted Children
This is an awesome list of must-have online resources for parents of gifted children. I knew many of them, but I did NOT know about all the Twitter handles and chats! Wow! Check them out today and let us know what you think below. Do you have any more to add to the already thorough [...]
Multi-Tasking Hinders Youth Social Skills
A study from Stanford University shows that multi-tasking actually hinders social skills! Mama says the solution is “easy-peasy” — face-to-face communication! Here is a link to an article we received from Discovery Girls on the issue. What do you think? Do you feel like your social skills are lacking? Let us know in the comments [...]
Ultimate List of Open Ed Resources For Kids
SubhanAllah, I truly LOVE having such a well-respected and well-loved blog network–because many times like these, when I’m clearing out my inbox, I get jewels sent to me with great articles and tips that help me homeschool better, easier, and faster. It’s like I have little researchers always thinking of me and the girls–and of [...]
Homeschoolers Guide To Getting Into College – Facts, Tips & Resource Lists!
I organized a fun-filled ”Day of Aspirations“ which focused on our visit to Harvard University with Daddy and my girls. We anchored our day around the Admissions Office Information Session. My 10-year-old said, “This is the best day ever!” only halfway through the day. Insha’Allah, I’ll write more about our Ivy League Visitation Journey in following posts, but [...]
PBS Series: America Revealed
This sounds like a very interesting documentary series! It’s from PBS and is called America Revealed, discussing topics like food, transport, energy, and manufacturing. There are Teacher Resources made for every episode designed for 6th-12th graders. Check out the promo: Did anyone see the series? I’d love to hear your input, thoughts and feedback below.
Learn Some Scottish with Disney/Pixar’s BRAVE Glossary
Hey! (hey = hi in Scottish) We SO love languages…and found this Brave Glossary as a really fun and funny way to learn Scottish! I’ve been using some of these sample words throughout my days in preparation for the BRAVE release. Sample Words from the BRAVE Scottish Glossary The full list is also attached below. [...]
AlifArabic – Learning Another Language – A Kid’s View
My sisters and I have been almost bilingual our whole lives and now we’re testing and whizzing through the AlifArabic curriculum. Usually whizzing through something is super annoying, I’m pretty sure you know the feeling…but guess what!? Somehow, there’s not a dull or boring moment in our Arabic and Qur’an Classes. Surprised? I think I am too! How [...]
SAT Prep Tips for Home-schooled Students
This is a great follow-up to the debut SAT Test-Taking Tips article, as this specifically shares tips how to study more efficiently and effectively as homeschoolers. We were already doing some of them, but these creative tips have definitely come in handy at our home. SAT Prep Tips for Home-schooled Students Historically, home-schooled students score [...]
His-Trash-i-Cal
His-Trash-i-Cal = History = Connecticut’s Old State House His-Trash-i-Cal = Trash = The Trash Museum His-Trash-i-Cal = Historical to KBC = Google’s definition: his·tor·i·cal/hi?stôrik?l/ Adjective: Of or concerning history; concerning past events. Belonging to the past, not the present. 1. The World’s ONLY Trash Museum! Audio Interview with Mr. Paul (The PR-Guy) 2. Connecticut’s Old State House [...]
Homeschooling With Confidence
I was sitting at my computer updating Habeebee Homeschooling’s blog, and I was thinking about how very soon I will be registering with my state for my oldest son. While we have been homeschooling since all the children were born, our state (NY) does not officially take documents and request parents to send in their [...]
