Private or Public Homeschooling–What is the Difference?

I have seen many people confused about the term “homeschool” lately. What exactly does “homeschool” mean? It seems to depend on who you ask. I have chosen to call the traditional homeschool, referenced in the Oklahoma Constitution as “other means” of education, Private Homeschool; and the option for public school at home, Public Homeschool. Let… Continue reading Private or Public Homeschooling–What is the Difference?

Dress-up Preschool Play

Do you want to keep preschoolers busy and entertained?  Collect dress-up collections.  Make a “Chef” box with play dishes, child’s apron, oven mitts and play food; or a “Policeman” box with kids size police hat and shirt (easy to find at Halloween) with toy hand cuffs, badge, etc.; a “Doctor” box with white coat (man’s white shirt will… Continue reading Dress-up Preschool Play

Let’s Play Dress-Up

Do you want to keep your preschooler busy and entertained?  Create Dress-up Boxes.  Use a plastic tote (or whatever you choose) and make a Chef Box by adding a chef hat, chef coat or apron, plastic pots and dishes, pretend foods, etc.; make a Doctor’s Box by adding a stethoscope, tongue depressor, thermometer, etc. and be… Continue reading Let’s Play Dress-Up

Microwave Brown Betty

This is a very quick individual, healthy desert when one just needs a little something sweet. Microwave Brown Betty 1 green apple, peeled and cut up 1/8 c. sugar 1 Tbsp. flour 1 Tbsp. butter Dash salt Dash cinnamon 1 heel whole wheat bread (or any bread), toasted and torn into pieces Stir together. Cook on high for… Continue reading Microwave Brown Betty

7 Steps to Great Public Speaking

I developed this quick guide for students, but this could also be used by anyone giving a speech. 7 Steps to Great Public Speaking Pick a subject to speak about which you know. You will need an introduction, a body (with points) and a conclusion. Intro: You need an attention getter at the beginning of your… Continue reading 7 Steps to Great Public Speaking

My Best Kitchen Secrets

My Best Kitchen Secrets For dry beans, 1 ½ cups makes about 4 cups of cooked beans Use freshest eggs for baking, and older eggs for hard boiled. When making cornbread, make sure your cast iron skillet is HOT when you pour in the batter. Fabulous crust! Test your baking powder if you have had… Continue reading My Best Kitchen Secrets