Blog, She Wrote Top Ten Posts for 2013

It’s been a great blogging year for Blog, She Wrote. In January we moved from Blogger to WordPress and streamlined our look and organization. I’m still working on some of that, but I’ve tried more than ever to create relevant content for you all.

Most Popular Blog, She Wrote Posts for 2013

Top Ten Toys for Open Ended Play– This is my ultimate list of long lasting toys for creative play. We love the things on this list. Do you enjoy any of the same things?

Life of Fred {Homeschool Math}– This post is very popular! Enjoy a look at how we use Life of Fred math from elementary through high school and why.

Organizing Your Homeschool Library– This is an older post that is still viewed often. I need to update this post to show our new home’s arrangement, but the basic organization is the same.

Teaching Sewing in Your Homeschool {Whether or Not You Sew!}– This was part of my five day series on Teaching Sewing in Your Homeschool. Full of ideas, projects, how to mentor are all there. Have a look.

Ten Things That Make a Great Homeschool Day– I love this post. It shares the elements that make a joyful and productive day of homeschooling in our home. Among my favorites are reading, projecting, and collaborating. What makes a great day in your homeschool?

Adventure Box Themes– The first in a series of Adventure Box ideas in a ten day Hopscotch Series. This one features a video on exactly what Adventure Boxes are and how they can pour into your kids’ passions.

Working with a Bright & Occasionally Very Motivated High Schooler: Tips & Tricks– The details on how we work with our high schooler to set goals and help him to see them through. I tried to share how we work with a student who isn’t always ideally motivated. I bet a lot of us have smart kids who like to sit back some.

Our {Close to Home} Summer Bucket List– Otherwise known as how to have fun close to home in the summer! We were grounded from traveling when my husband fell and had a severe sprain in his ankle which resulted in five large blood clots in his leg. We aimed to enjoy our time near to home and it was a fabulous summer.

Robin Cam– Does anyone remember our robin cam from the spring? Dan set up a camera to capture the nesting season for a pair of robins who set up camp in a potted plant we were given as an encouragement when Dan was injured. Right on the table on our back porch we got an up close look. The videos are still viewable if you’d like to do a little spring dreaming. Just go from the bottom up to see the series.

Our Learning Spaces: A Tour– The title says it all. This is the grand tour of our homeschool spaces. This post makes me smile.

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Happy 2014! I can’t wait to share more practical homeschooling advice and encouragement in the coming year.