When we presented the concept of dyslexia to our 8th grade son just before having him tested, we presented it as a positive (with the tiny negative that you have to work harder to read — but hard work is a virtue, anyway.) Once he was diagnosed as dyslexic, we described what dyslexia was including […]
The recommendation in Apologia’s Zoology 3 is to do one (or more) of several long term, on-going project. This is just what we’ll do in our homeschool. However, I also appreciate a project here and there to choose from. There weren’t as many of those sprinkled throughout this book — so I found some! Here […]
The Highland Dove Homeschool is preparing for Year 1 of our 4 year academic repeating cycle. Which means, I’m writing lesson plans! I thought I’d share this “extra” with YOU! This is an end-of-book-review-game. Click to PLAY – Apologia Exploring Creation with Botany Jeopardy Game Here is the link to all […]
Highland Dove Homeschool Helper website is at http://www.highlanddove.org I’m so excited (and ready for a nap). That was quite a bit of work. The hardest part was learning WordPress (I’ve been a blogspot girl for years). I’m so happy with the way it all turned out. I’m also happy to have learned how to do something […]
For all our Fort Wayne, IN friends — have a BLAST this summer! I’m sorry, this list is geared to Northern Indiana residents, so for those outside the local Fort Wayne Area, have a FANTASTIC SUMMER in your town!! FREE Picnic at a park Have a potluck-blow-out-slumber-party Set up a water feature in the back yard […]
Are you experiencing the Midwinter Homeschool Blues? One idea is to take some school days and do some “fun school” things you wanted to do this year and didn’t get to it: 1. Sit in on Homeschool Connections Refresh Conference for parents (free and online) http://homeschoolconnectionsonline.com/ 2. Have an afternoon dance party 3. Go on […]
Being a homeschool mom or dad is BIG job. You have the weight of his education resting on your shoulders and you know it. Let us help you with resources and skills to empower you to become your best. That is what you give your children — the best — which is YOU. For […]
Highland Dove Homeschool Classical Education – Ages & Stages Welcome to a peek into my homeschool Highland – because we are highlanders from Scotland. My son Andrew is named after the patron saint of Scotland. And as MacDonalds – we take our clan Donald heritage seriously. Dove because we pray that the Holy Spirit permeates everything […]
I’m so pleased with this tool. Just using slash marks I can track what we’ve done and what we need to do at a glance without worrying about rescheduling my lesson plans if we’re off a week or two in a subject. Click on the link to see it bigger. 2011-2012 Assignments Example http://www.scribd.com/embeds/63605217/content?start_page=1&view_mode=list&access_key=key-1yuci5qx4vj6w8n7534b(function() { […]
I had my chore list for up to 13, but I was floundering for non-academic things I needed to teach them after 13. A friend asked me for my list with this title. (That meant I had to make one!) This will change for each kid and I’ll hopefully add many resources, but here’s my […]
I called Jenn, desperate for help, preparing my student for her upcoming high school years homeschooling. She has great insight on the requirements for high school and also great suggestions on curriculum based on the students needs. Her follow up with an email included the notes from our meeting and the additional information she promised. Very pleased with her knowledge and professionalism and will be utilizing her services throughout high school! Now I’m beyond excited for the upcoming years knowing Jenn is there to help us!
Jennifer was very encouraging and helpful in consulting with me on my daughter’s struggle with reading. She gave me lots of helpful information and insight.
Jenn is fantastic at helping you organize YOUR homeschool, not just implementing HERS in your home. When my family had some personal struggles that zapped my brain of it’s ability to function Jenn opened her co-op to my kids, shared her lesson plan layout and resource list…she took all the brain work out of the year for me. We execute plans in different ways but that is what is so beautiful about working with her……she is passionate about the TRUE essence of homeschooling which is the parents educating their children in a way that fits them. She is a walking, talking example of the best homeschool how-to book you’ll ever read!!
This has been the best help I have come upon in my homeschool adventure. Jenn has amazing insight and an enormous amount of resources and experience.
Jenn was instrumental in setting up educational goals for my children, outlining a schedule that was reasonable, and recommending curriculum for my kids (6th and kinder). She is knowledgeable and strategic in her suggestion of resources. Highly recommend!
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