About Me

Hi, I’m Jennifer!

I was a public school kindergarten teacher before my two kiddos were born.  I left the classroom to stay home when my daughter was born.  When she was six we stumbled into homeschooling, thinking it was only going to last a year.  It turned out that everyone in my family loved the experience and we decided to keep homeschooling!  We are now on year 8 and still just as enthusiastic.

My goal is to help homeschool families find encouragement and awesome lesson ideas.  You will find blog posts featuring time-saving tips, organizational strategies, and homeschool product reviews.

I consider myself an eclectic homeschooler because we pull from multiple educational philosophies, based on whatever is working best.  My absolute favorite ways to teach are:

• Good literature
• Hands-on lessons
• Field trips

Even now, in 6th and 9th grades, I incorporate these characteristics into my lesson plans as much as possible.

10 Random Facts About Me

1. I graduated from Mary Washington College with a degree in psychology and a K-6 teaching certification.
2. My husband and I met in high school and have been married 16 years.
3. We have a 14 year old dog who sleeps worse than a newborn.
4. I have driven across the country two times with my children.
5. I have lived in VA, LA, MS, CO, CA, WA, and NC.  Thanks Air Force!
6. I am allergic to gluten.  It causes full blown hives.
7. My favorite homeschooling book is The Brave Learner: Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and Life by Julie Bogart.  It is SO good!
8. I dream of someday opening a private school where I can teach more kids in a homeschool-like atmosphere.
9. I enjoy baking – which is convenient since my children seem to learn through their stomachs.
10. I’m pretty much addicted to coffee.

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