by Alissa | Feb 23, 2021 | activities for kids, Alissa McClure blog, education, educational activities for kids, homeschool
I think when I finally committed to the decision that I would be homeschooling our kids this year, my very next thought was a celebratory one: I get to teach Black History! And I have made it my goal this whole school year to teach a history with multiple perspectives...
by Alissa | Jan 23, 2021 | Alissa McClure blog, Joy, self-improvement, Updates
When I was in high school, I had this incredible opportunity to take voice lessons from a professor at Florida Southern College. It was quite a drive from my house, but the circumstances behind this little miracle opportunity were such that I never considered not...
by Alissa | Jan 19, 2021 | Alissa McClure blog, Joy
Every time I sat down to reflect on my Word for 2020, I was internally beating myself up. My head keeps telling my heart, “You failed.” And my heart breaks every time. But my head is only partially right. No, I did not shine in all the ways I hoped I would. And...
by Alissa | Nov 24, 2020 | activities for kids, Alissa McClure blog, education, educational activities for kids, homeschool, motherhood, reading activities for kids, Writing
This year has changed the way our kids are educated. A lot. Many kids are at home. Many kids are at school, but in different circumstances than any of us are used to. And many parents and caregivers have taken on a more active role in the education of kids. As a...
by Alissa | Nov 21, 2020 | Alissa McClure blog
When I was researching resources for homeschooling this year, I stressed about how I would teach them math and science and social studies. I wanted to make sure I covered the topics and skills that would be taught in classrooms. But I wasn’t worried about the...
