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Safe Haven Homeschooling

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Dayton, Ohio, United States
About the store
I taught first grade for 5 years. Then I started homeschooling my 10 kids. I homeschooled them all through high school. I tutored other students and currently tutor students through Varsity Tutors. I have done homeschool assessments for many other homeschoolers.
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Preview of 4th of July Celebration and American History for the whole family all ages

4th of July Celebration and American History for the whole family all ages

1. American History Resources + First 13 Amendments to the ConstitutionLooking for a simple, meaningful way to introduce your students to early American history and the foundations of our government? This resource brings together essential American History materials alongside the first 13 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, helping students build understanding, not just memorization. Perfect for homeschool families, classroom teachers, and co-ops, this pack is designed to make important histor
Preview of Quieted by His Love

Quieted by His Love

Quieted by His Love is a gentle 35-day devotional journal for Christian moms who want to draw closer to God, calm their hearts, renew their minds, and build peaceful daily rhythms. Each devotion includes Scripture, a devotional reflection, prayer, a meditation moment, mindset renewal, nervous system support, a simple daily rhythm, and a journal prompt. This resource is perfect for moms who feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, overstimulated, or spiritually dry and need a grace-filled way to re
Preview of A Hands-on Literature Adventure Guide for The Green Ember

A Hands-on Literature Adventure Guide for The Green Ember

Bring adventure, courage, and rich literature discussion into your homeschool or classroom with this Green Ember Literature Guide! This guide was created to help students enjoy The Green Ember more deeply while building important reading, vocabulary, comprehension, discussion, and critical thinking skills. Instead of simply reading the book and moving on, students will pause to think about the characters, follow the action, learn meaningful vocabulary, and reflect on powerful themes such as c
Preview of Ultimate 4th of July Activity Bundle

Ultimate 4th of July Activity Bundle

🎆 Make your Fourth of July celebration fun, easy, and screen-free! This Ultimate Fourth of July Activity Bundle for Kids is packed with engaging printable games that keep kids entertained while learning and celebrating 🇺🇸 Perfect for families, classrooms, summer camps, BBQs, and holiday parties! ⭐ WHAT’S INCLUDED:✔ 3 Themed Scavenger Hunts Backyard BBQ HuntParade HuntClassroom Hunt(Each includes versions for multiple age levels!)✔ U.S. Presidents Trivia Game (Ages 8–10) ✔ Fourth of July Fac
Preview of Bringing Lessons to Life: 5 Simple Step-by-Step Examples

Bringing Lessons to Life: 5 Simple Step-by-Step Examples

🌿 Creating Engaging Lessons for Homeschool Step-by-Step Guide with Living Books, Hands-On Learning & Simple Planning Systems If you’ve ever sat down to plan lessons and thought… “Why does this feel so complicated?” “How do I make learning actually stick?” “I want my kids engaged, not just getting it done…” You are not alone. Many homeschool moms don’t struggle with teaching—they struggle with creating lessons that feel alive, peaceful, and meaningful. This guide was created to change that.
Preview of Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Turtles: A Science Workbook Gr. 3-5

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Turtles: A Science Workbook Gr. 3-5

MAY 23 IS WORLD TURTLE DAY! GRAB THIS WORKBOOK THIS WEEK! Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Turtles is a no-prep, printable science workbook for grades 3–5 that introduces students to the fascinating world of turtles and tortoises. Students will learn about different types of turtles, their traits, and the key differences between turtles and tortoises through clear, age-appropriate informational text. The workbook also includes opportunities for students to reflect on their learning and r
Preview of Turtle Nature Adventure Activity Pack Ages 5-8

Turtle Nature Adventure Activity Pack Ages 5-8

🐢 Make Learning Fun with a Calm, Nature-Inspired Activity Pack! 🌿 Looking for an easy, screen-free way to keep your child learning and engaged? This Turtle Nature Adventure Activity Pack helps children build important early skills while exploring ocean life, turtles, and nature through fun, hands-on activities they’ll actually enjoy. ✨ Benefits for Your Child:• Builds fine motor skills through coloring, cutting, and tracing • Encourages early reading and vocabulary development • Introduces s
Preview of Dear Struggling Homeschool Mom, I See You Devotional Journal

Dear Struggling Homeschool Mom, I See You Devotional Journal

Dear Struggling Homeschool Mom, I See You Devotional Journal A Companion Journal for Reflection, Renewal, and Restoration This printable devotional journal was created as a companion to Dear Struggling Homeschool Mom, I See You — designed to gently walk alongside you as you process your days with the Lord. Homeschooling can stretch your heart, your patience, and your energy. This journal gives you a structured yet grace-filled space to slow down, listen to God, process your emotions, and care
Preview of Raising Wise Kids in an AI World

Raising Wise Kids in an AI World

🌿 AI Safety for Kids | Homeschool & Classroom Guide for Responsible AI Use Are your students (or children) starting to use AI tools—but you’re not sure how to guide them safely? This AI Safety Guide for Kids was created especially for homeschool moms and educators who want to teach children how to use artificial intelligence with wisdom, responsibility, and confidence—without needing to be tech experts. In a world where AI is becoming part of everyday learning, this resource helps you prot
Preview of 4th of July Planner

4th of July Planner

Prepare for a peaceful, joy-filled Fourth of July—without the overwhelm. This 4th of July Planner was created for moms who want to be present with their families, not buried in last-minute planning. With gentle structure and thoughtful pages, you’ll be able to organize your days, meals, and celebrations with clarity and calm. Whether you're hosting a simple backyard BBQ or enjoying a quiet family day, this planner helps you create space for what truly matters—connection, gratitude, and meaningf
Preview of American Freedom for Kids plus first 13 Amendments

American Freedom for Kids plus first 13 Amendments

American History Resources + First 13 Amendments to the ConstitutionLooking for a simple, meaningful way to introduce your students to early American history and the foundations of our government? This resource brings together essential American History materials alongside the first 13 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, helping students build understanding, not just memorization. Perfect for homeschool families, classroom teachers, and co-ops, this pack is designed to make important historica
Preview of St. Patrick’s Day Activities Preschool/Kindergarten | Leprechaun and Mini-lesson

St. Patrick’s Day Activities Preschool/Kindergarten | Leprechaun and Mini-lesson

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Activity Book | Preschool & Early Elementary Make St. Patrick’s Day meaningful and fun with this low-prep activity book designed for preschool and early elementary learners! This printable pack blends playful leprechaun-themed fun with simple, age-appropriate learning about St. Patrick and Ireland — making it perfect for classrooms, homeschool, centers, or morning work. 📘 What’s Included: ✔️ Fun leprechaun-themed activity pages ✔️ Shamrock and rainbow coloring pages
Preview of K-2 Fourth of July Activity Pack

K-2 Fourth of July Activity Pack

Celebrate Independence Day with Fun and Learning! 🎆 This 4th of July Activity Pack is perfect for young children (ages 5–8) and homeschool classrooms. It’s filled with patriotic coloring pages, simple stories, and hands-on activities that teach kids about American history in a fun, engaging way. Included in the pack: Colonial Life Coloring Pages – Explore daily life in the colonies with families, gardens, and historic homes. Revolutionary Figures Coloring Pages – Meet George Washington and c
Preview of The Missing Golden Egg Escape Room Game

The Missing Golden Egg Escape Room Game

This escape room game provides a ready-to-use, low-prep learning experience. The game blends reading comprehension, logic, math, code-breaking, and teamwork into one cohesive activity. An educator can use it as a seasonal enrichment lesson without designing materials from scratch, saving planning time while still delivering meaningful instruction. It supports multiple learning objectives at once. Students practice close reading through letters and clues, critical thinking through elimination p
Preview of The Great Valentine Mix-up

The Great Valentine Mix-up

This escape room game provides a ready-to-use, low-prep learning experience. The game blends reading comprehension, logic, math, code-breaking, and teamwork into one cohesive activity. An educator can use it as a seasonal enrichment lesson without designing materials from scratch, saving planning time while still delivering meaningful instruction. It supports multiple learning objectives at once. Students practice close reading through letters and clues, critical thinking through elimination p
Preview of Just Me and My Mom - A Keepsake for Mother's Day

Just Me and My Mom - A Keepsake for Mother's Day

This printable workbook is designed for upper elementary students (ages 9–11) to create a personalized Mother’s Day gift for their moms. It encourages creativity, self-expression, and reflective writing while fostering emotional connections. Students complete a variety of activities, including drawing, writing short memories, filling in prompts, and making fun coupons for their moms. Key Features: Age-Appropriate Prompts: Encourages 10-year-olds to reflect on their relationships with their m
Preview of The American Crisis by Thomas Paine

The American Crisis by Thomas Paine

The American Crisis for Young Patriots is a thoughtful workbook that helps students understand the powerful message of Thomas Paine’s The American Crisis in clear, age-appropriate language. This resource introduces the historical moment when Paine’s words gave hope and courage to the Continental Army during one of the darkest times of the Revolutionary War. Students will explore the main ideas about perseverance, courage, and the value of freedom while connecting history to character and person
Preview of Common Sense for Young Patriots: How Thomas Paine Helped Inspire a Nation

Common Sense for Young Patriots: How Thomas Paine Helped Inspire a Nation

Common Sense for Young Patriots is a student-friendly workbook that introduces the powerful ideas of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense in clear, easy-to-understand language. Students will explore the key reasons the American colonies chose independence while practicing handwriting with meaningful copywork taken from Paine’s most inspiring words. This resource includes: Simple summaries of the main ideas from Common Sense Carefully selected historical quotes for copywork Reflection questions to bui
Preview of Captivate Your Mate 10-Day Challenge

Captivate Your Mate 10-Day Challenge

A faith-based 10-day marriage connection guide focused on love languages, prayer, reflection, and meaningful time together.
Preview of Easter Cryptogram Cut-out Puzzle

Easter Cryptogram Cut-out Puzzle

Easter Cryptogram Puzzle Activity | Spring Code Breaker | Cut and Paste Puzzle Make Easter learning fun, hands-on, and full of mystery! In this engaging Easter Cryptogram Puzzle Activity, students become code-breakers as they count, decode, solve puzzles, and assemble a hidden picture. Each puzzle begins with a counting challenge. Students carefully count the number of each spring object shown on the page. They then use the decoder key to solve a cryptogram puzzle that reveals a hidden Easter or
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About the store

Experience

I taught first grade for 5 years. Then I started homeschooling my 10 kids. I homeschooled them all through high school. I tutored other students and currently tutor students through Varsity Tutors. I have done homeschool assessments for many other homeschoolers.

Teaching style

Facilitator Style

Awards & shining teacher moments

I have helped many students learn to read better. I've tutored some who could barely read, and they became better readers and some have become avid readers.

My own education history

I graduated from Valley View High School in Germantown, Ohio in 1981. I was a Valedictorian of my graduating class. I graduated from Miami University of Ohio in 1985, Magna Cum Laude.

Additional biographical information

I have 10 children, and I homeschooled all of them all the way through high school. I have studied a lot about learning styles and learning theories. I have counseled many other homeschoolers and helped them choose curriculum. I have followed Charlotte Mason principles in teaching my children. I follow the interests of my children and use unit studies. I use a lot of hands-on and project-based lessons. I also read aloud to my children as much as possible.