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Adventus
adventus Pronunciation /adˈvɛntəs/noun 1.Roman History - ceremonial entry and reception of an emperor, pope, king, or other ruler or religious leader, into a city, town, institution, etc. 2. historical The arrival of the first Anglo-Saxon settlers in post-Roman...
Holidays!
I absolutely LOVE the holidays! Just the thought of them makes me smile so hard that my cheeks hurt. In this article, I want to share some of my favorite holiday memories. As a child, I enjoyed making ornaments at school because I knew that my Mom would treasure them....
Creating a Christmas Shopping Budget with Your Kids
Creating a Christmas Shopping Budget At True North Homeschool Academy, we are proponents of teaching teens how to budget while they are still at home. A fun and easy way to introduce the life skill of budgeting with your kiddos is to allow them a specific amount to do...
Homeschooling Is for High School
I’ve homeschooled for twenty-nine years and one thing that has remained consistent in the homeschooling community is that homeschoolers get nervous when it’s time to think about homeschooling high school. However, in today's times, it's easy (and fun) to homeschool...
The Accidental Homeschooler
“Mom, you can just homeschool me!” My 8-year-old daughter begged. Her excitement and hope confused me. What?! Why?! She did great in school, had so many friends, and wasn’t struggling academically at all. It was at home the meltdowns occurred. Her frustration would...
Butterfly Box Review & Give-Away
I love subscription boxes! I’ve subscribed to a few and its’ always a lot of fun- it’s like getting a present in the mail and it’s fun to explore new products. I was thrilled to be given the opportunity to review the Butterfly Box. Like many busy homeschooling Moms,...
Can Testing Ever Be Helpful?
Do you use testing in your homeschool? Over the years I've heard many complaints and negative aspects of testing. It seems like one of those subjects that every homeschooler has an opinion about. It's true that testing is not for every child. But are there good...
Virtual Field Trips
Virtual Field Trips are a great way to see the world, even if you are on a strict schedule or tight budget. With today's technology, field trips can be just a click away. I've compiled a list of Virtual Field Trips below. Some are fun, but all are guaranteed to...
Generation to Generation: Passing on a Legacy of Faith to our Children
We have been involved in Biblical Feasts and Festivals for many years, having practiced them with both Christian and Jewish Believers at our home and at theirs. We have studied them utilizing great resources, such as Robin Sampson’s, A Family’s Guide to Biblical...
The Homegrown Preschooler – Curriculum Review
I first came in contact with the Homegrown Preschooler when Leslie and I were vending in Duluth this spring. I loved the booth! As a closet artist, it is everything I want my house to be: warm, inviting, neat, hands-on, practical, and beautiful. So, she had me at the...