Thrift Schooling

Notgrass History  has homeschoolers covered when it comes to teaching middle school. These years are not as intimidating as it may seem. Those of us who were public schooled and are now homeschooling moms and dads may remember middle school in a negative light—I do. Why is this? Middle school is the time when children are figuring out who they are. What their interests are. Who their real friends are. In previous years many friendships are created because of forced playdates that parents create. Hobbies are generally guided by the parents. Middle school is an important time in our children's lives because they begin seeing the bigger picture and they begin asking the hard questions about life. Trust me. If they are not asking them at home then they are asking them with their peers whether it is at school, youth group, or online. Middle schoolers are curious.  Homeschooling gives us a beautiful opportunity to guide these conversations while we are reading with our children, tea...

  WriteBonnieRose.com  has everything you need this Christmas season to keep your kids busy learning. Not only can you save 50% on a HUGE Christmas Around the World set  but you will find many Christmas activities all throughout the site! As a Thrift Schooling mom, I thrive on snagging inexpensive resources and materials for my homeschool. To go along with my affordable printables from Write Bonnie Rose , I found a used binding machine from an elementary school down the road that just closed down. This past year two elementary schools in the area closed their doors, displacing hundreds of students as surrounding schools had to quickly figure out how to accommodate them. Some speculate that the schools were forced to shut down due to a mass exodus from the public schools into homeschooling. I will say, I have been meeting more and more families that are homeschooling but I cannot imagine it is enough to close down the local schools. Regardless, I was able to get ahold of a...

1. Mega-Planner for Home, School & Family 2. A Gentle + Classical Christmas 3. Daily Encouragement Pack 4. Home Sweet Homeschool Sign 5. Books of the Bible Hanging Art 6. NOVA Code Rocket 7. Chalkboard Wall Sticker 8. Teaching Clock for Kids 9. Deli Pencil Sharpener 10. 15-Drawer Rolling Storage 11. Rolling Cart for Homeschool Conventions 12. SchoolhouseTeachers.com BOGO Sale 13. Utility Cart for School Supplies 14.  3D World Map 15. Globe for Homeschool Room 16. Real Cooking Set for Kids 17. Chore Chart for Fridge 18. Save 50% on a HUGE Christmas Around the World Set 19. The Unplugged Family Activity Book 20. Multifunctional Stand Mixer 21. Self-Watering Garden 22. Ice Cream Maker 23. Wonder Oven 24. Colorful Knife Set 25. Cast Iron Dutch Oven 26. NY Loft Cotton Bath Towel Set 27. Embossed Mixing Bowls 28. Stoneware Dinner Set 29. Soap Making Kit 30. Handwoven Storage Stool 31. Floral Hamper 32. Magnetic Reward Jar for Homeschool Room 33. Hat and Scarf Set 34. Homeschool Histo...