Welcome to Teaching with TLC

Welcome to Teaching with TLC! I'm glad you stopped by. Teaching with TLC began as an educational outreach in 2006 to help encourage parents and educators. I'm a mom of five and an educator who enjoys sharing creative and practical teaching tips. Actually, I'm a bit obsessed with making learning FUN! Here's how you can get started:

• Looking for teaching tips in a particular subject area or perhaps for a holiday? Visit my Virtual File Cabinet for hundreds of fun and practical ideas.
• Want to find out the latest tips? Head on over to my recent posts by scrolling down.
• Would you like more teaching tips? Check out my resources for printables, E-books, workshops, and books.
• Do you like freebies? Fill up your virtual goodie bag while you visit.
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Enjoy making learning FUN!

On the fence about homeschooling?

Do you find yourself sitting on the fence between traditional education options and homeschooling? Are you sensing God might be calling you over to homeschool? Is fear keeping you from exploring your options?
I have met many parents over the years who are right where you are. In fact, I have been there myself. There are plenty of different opinions that it's quite easy to become overwhelmed. That is why I wrote a book just for you!

I have launched my newest revision today- On the Fence about Homeschooling?

As a former school teacher and now a veteran homeschool educator, I share my personal journey with you while giving you the benefits, along with the sacrifices of homeschooling. It is my hope that after reading this book, you will be able to more confidently make a decision concerning the path that is best for your family.

 If you do not have a Kindle, no worries. You can download the FREE Kindle reading app and enjoy the book on your phone, tablet, or even computer. {Click Here} for the FREE app.

Share this free resource with anyone you know who may be on the fence. It may be an encouragement to them.

Enjoy!

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You are going to love this!

I am so excited that I just learned how to do a really neat feature that will make searching through six years of blog posts in my virtual file cabinet as convenient and easy as possible for you.

I linked all the labels/virtual files to a dynamic view, which literally loads in seconds. Here is a glimpse of what a dynamic view looks like.

You can change your view to your favorite preference by clicking on the tabs on the top bar. I have it set to "magazine" but you choose your own preference.

Find a category below that you are interested in and have FUN clicking away!

art	back-to-school	Bible	blogging
Chinese New Year	Christmas	classroom	fire safety
Earth Day	Easter	encouragement	end of school year
fall	family	Father's Day	finances
Flag Day	Fourth of July	games	geography
Halloween	handwriting	health	homeschooling
homework help	humor	math	Mom Squad
Mother's Day	music	New Year's	President's Day
reading	recipes	rewards	science
spelling	Spring	St. Patrick's Day	summer
conferences	technology	testing	Thanksgiving
Transform Study	tutoring	Valentine's	winter
workshops	writing	100th Day	Freebies

I invite you to enter your email to subscribe to weekly updates filled with FUN and creative teaching tips. I will even email you a special gift that your whole family will enjoy! Look for it in your confirmation email.

Homeschool T-shirts

Introducing an on-line store for homeschool T-shirts and MORE! These items are perfect for homeschool families as well as gift ideas.

Here is the one that makes me laugh the most.

This shirt was my first purchase.

Along with this bag for my trips to the library. 

But these two items are on my Mother's Day Wish List. 

{My husband appreciates my help.}

Stop by Homeschooltshirts.spreadshirt.com and take a peek and let me know what is your favorite. You can even choose the color of your shirts per design. Very cool!

And if you are feeling extra creative, you can Create Your Own T-Shirt.

Here is the button for your sites if you'd like to share this terrific store with your audience. You can also pin your favorite items, too!

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Enjoy!

I invite you to enter your email to subscribe to weekly updates filled with FUN and creative teaching tips. I will even email you a special gift that your whole family will enjoy! Look for it in your confirmation email.

Earth Day Shaving Cream Art

A year ago my son Colton decided to use the same technique that we used for creating marbled eggs with shaving cream HERE to create an earth for Earth Day. The art project came out so stunning, and it became very popular after I wrote about it HERE.

When Fox contacted me to film an Earth Day segment on the Mom Squad, I knew exactly what to share.

For more shaving cream art ideas, check these out:

Hearts for Valentine's Day Fall Leaves Easter Eggs Stars for 4th of July Can you tell my kids are hooked on shaving cream art?  Your kids will be too, trust me.
Click HERE for more Mom Squad segments (and keep scrolling down.) Enjoy!

I invite you to enter your email to subscribe to weekly updates filled with FUN and creative teaching tips. I will even email you a special gift that your whole family will enjoy! Look for it in your confirmation email.