Typing Programs

In: College Bound, Directory Homeschool Curriculum, Education & Activities, Electives, Family, Homeschool, Kids & Teens, Lifestyle, School Age Kids

Let’s talk typing! Many people now consider it a more essential skill than handwriting (and especially cursive – but that is an entirely different discussion!). All schools eventually administer some kind of typing, keyboarding, and/ or word processing course. Even if you homeschool learning efficient keyboarding is essential. While many homeschooling families do not introduce typing papers etc. until later than public schools eventually a using a program with structure is helpful. Having the basics down for typing is without a doubt a skill we all need these days. Even if your kiddo is just playing Minecraft (again) being able to type quickly in chatsRead More →

In: Camps, College Bound, Education & Activities, Field Trips, Homeschool, Pineywoods, School Age Kids

The Outdoor Education Center (OEC) at Camp Olympia is a way to bring your students’ STEM learning into a real-world hands-on environment. Situated in the Piney Woods of East Texas on Lake Livingston, the Outdoor Education Center at Camp Olympia is a beautiful, unique learning environment that both students and teachers rave about. Read More →

In: College Bound, Directory Summer, Education & Activities, Family, Homeschool, Kids & Teens, Preschool, School Age Kids

It is time for back to school, Houston! This time can be some of the most exciting and stressful times of the year. Especially these days when every day at school is not guaranteed – will we stay in person? Will virtual rear its ugly head? Who is ready to skip back to school and start homeschooling?! Kids have a lot to look forward to. They get to see friends again, maybe start at a new and unknown place, and (not to mention) new clothes, and shoes, and binders – oh, my! However, from the parents’ side, it is the “return of the routine.” RunningRead More →

In: Camps, College Bound, Education & Activities, Field Trips, Homeschool, Pineywoods, School Age Kids

The Outdoor Education Center (OEC) at Camp Olympia is a way to bring your students’ STEM learning into a real-world hands-on environment. Situated in the Piney Woods of East Texas on Lake Livingston, the Outdoor Education Center at Camp Olympia is a beautiful, unique learning environment that both students and teachers rave about. Read More →

College Essentials

In: College Bound

The list of college essentials student need is long and prolific and, usually, quite repetitive. If they are in a dorm you need XL Twin sheets, a shower caddy, and earplugs (in case you end up with a roommate with an aggressive snoring problem.) Once you get past the basics there are few other items that make up the recipe for college success. The types of things that will help are those that reduce frustrations by anticipating. Likewise, they will, overall, make off-to-school, an experience of excitement, unknown, and expectation, one of smooth sailing and fun! A “Go Anywhere” Blanket A security blanket of sortsRead More →