Author: Shelly Sangrey

I'm Shelly, a Christ-following, homeschooling Mom of eleven children ( okay, not ALL children. My oldest is 23.) I met my husband right after graduation, and we've been together ever since. Though my life can be hectic at times... okay, ALL the time, I wouldn't change it for anything.

When Your Homeschool Is More About You Than Your Child

I know how frustrating it is to hear people repeatedly say that you’re not qualified to #homeschool your child. Take it from me – don’t listen to them, or you risk losing focus on why you started #homeschooling in the first place.

Question the Narrative | Giants, Mines, and Manmade Mountains

I live in a beautiful part of the country. It’s rich with history and, oh, so many questions. Every time I drive down the highway I see these mountains that look to me like they might not be what we’ve always thought. Let’s talk today about giants, mines, and manmade mountains.

Homeschool Breaks Really Aren’t Breaks

Today’s video is from the Patreon archives, but it’s just in time since we’re currently on our 6-week summer “break.”

Although we do a year round Sabbath schedule and take “breaks” several times a year, our breaks don’t look much different from our #homeschool days. Learning isn’t something you can turn on and off. It happens every day and in every situation. Once you embrace that truth, it’s as if a weight is lifted off your shoulders.

Children learn all the time. Adults learn all the time. The question is, how will you take advantage of it today?