Articles written by Christine Alcott

Advent is a beautiful season of waiting that precedes Christmas. Enter into the joy of Advent without giving up the fun of the holiday season.

Nov 4, 2010 - Christine Alcott

Ancient myths from ancient cultures are still relevant in today's modern world. References surround us everywhere. Mythology remains applicable to today's world.

Feb 27, 2010 - Christine Alcott

Popular books and book series today often draw on references to classical literature. Children today can discover these classic works in a new, fresh way.

Feb 27, 2010 - Christine Alcott

Some children are naturally organized while others struggle with basic organization skills. Teaching organizational skills is an important job every parent should do.

Feb 27, 2010 - Christine Alcott

Organizational skills are life skills. While they do not always come naturally, they can and should be taught.

Feb 27, 2010 - Christine Alcott

The Church encourages families to pray together. Explore the reasons why and find handy tips for incorporating prayer into family life.

Jan 26, 2010 - Christine Alcott

An exciting, fun family Christmas gift that lasts the whole year, and still manages to guard the family budget.

Dec 7, 2009 - Christine Alcott

During this busy time of year, Advent traditions help give fresh meaning to the holidays and make it easy to celebrate Advent as a family.

Dec 7, 2009 - Christine Alcott

Homeschoolers can find a good deal on school supplies by looking in the right places.

Jul 26, 2007 - Christine Alcott

Looking for that perfect gift with a hint of faith?

Jul 19, 2007 - Christine Alcott

Learn all about clouds.

Jul 17, 2007 - Christine Alcott

Recently decided to homeschool? Still trying to decide? Do not panic! Read these simple steps to get started on the adventure of homeschooling.

Jul 14, 2007 - Christine Alcott

How to keep a marriage strong when a new baby comes along.

Jul 10, 2007 - Christine Alcott

School breaks can be a challenge for both gifted kids and their parents.

Jul 4, 2007 - Christine Alcott

Learning about creepy-crawlies and flying things is as easy as what is in your own backyard.

Jul 4, 2007 - Christine Alcott

Tweens desire respect and increased independence. Parents want chores done. How to help everyone win.

Jul 2, 2007 - Christine Alcott

Tips for building a Catholic library at home.

Jul 1, 2007 - Christine Alcott

Taking a break from school for the summer? Keep brains active and spend time as a family with family summer reading time.

Jun 30, 2007 - Christine Alcott

Godparents play an important role in the life of a child.

Jun 25, 2007 - Christine Alcott

It is well known that students have learning styles, but teachers have teaching styles, too. Both need to be considered for a truly successful homeschooling experience.

Jun 23, 2007 - Christine Alcott

While the thought of a German film does not always instantly conjure up the words "sweet", "lovely", or "gourmet food", this film does.

Jun 19, 2007 - Christine Alcott

Fun film commentaries from a former Mystery Science Theater host take watching DVD's to a new level.

Jun 18, 2007 - Christine Alcott

How to financially plan for your next school year.

Jun 14, 2007 - Christine Alcott

Explore the five senses and how people use them to relate to the world.

Jun 4, 2007 - Christine Alcott

Learning combining science, food and fun. A great homeschool science lesson!

May 13, 2007 - Christine Alcott

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!

May 6, 2007 - Christine Alcott

Summer school can be fun school when it combines learning and free time.

May 5, 2007 - Christine Alcott

Homeschoolers have a great resource in Time4Learning.

Apr 25, 2007 - Christine Alcott

Cooking is a fun way to practice and build many basic learning skills.

Apr 17, 2007 - Christine Alcott

Increase attention and focus during school hours with these quick break ideas.

Apr 11, 2007 - Christine Alcott

Weather is constantly changing and is always worthy of study.

Mar 30, 2007 - Christine Alcott

Geography covers a lot of information. How to work it into your already full homeschool day.

Mar 17, 2007 - Christine Alcott

What to do when a homeschooling journey comes to an end

Mar 1, 2007 - Christine Alcott

Homeschool coops can be a wonderful experience, but you must know what you are getting into.

Feb 18, 2007 - Christine Alcott

There is more than one way to teach math. Enter into the Great Math Debate!

Feb 9, 2007 - Christine Alcott

Ideas for Physical Education in homeschool.

Feb 3, 2007 - Christine Alcott

A great book, a good movie, and a wonderful lesson plan.

Jan 19, 2007 - Christine Alcott

Weighing the decision to homeschool requires comparing the pros and cons in homeschooling.

Jan 7, 2007 - Christine Alcott

The Internet is a great place for many reasons, but also offers challenges in keeping our children safe.

Dec 12, 2006 - Christine Alcott

Websites to visit and lesson ideas for the month of December.

Dec 3, 2006 - Christine Alcott

Socialization is a hot topic in homeschooling.

Nov 12, 2006 - Christine Alcott

The field of learning opens up in homeschooling when you add family responsibilities to the mix.

Oct 29, 2006 - Christine Alcott

Homeschool is a full-time job for parents. The dedication it requires fequently leads to burnout. We will discuss the warning signs and how to keep from burning out.

Oct 22, 2006 - Christine Alcott

Preschoolers can homeschool, too. Here are some tips for homeschooling preschool.

Oct 14, 2006 - Christine Alcott

Germany cracks down on homeschooling families

Oct 7, 2006 - Christine Alcott

Gifted children are a blessing and a challenge. Homeschooling gives gifted children many advantages, but may require extra work for parents.

Sep 30, 2006 - Christine Alcott

November brings even more holidays to explore for homeschooling families.

Sep 26, 2006 - Christine Alcott

A new season means many holidays and celebrations for homeschoolers to explore.

Sep 24, 2006 - Christine Alcott

Establish a routine for children and housework.

Sep 16, 2006 - Christine Alcott

Our kids can be our biggest helpers in keeping the house running.

Sep 16, 2006 - Christine Alcott