There are many ways to foster leadership development in our students. If I had to sum it up in one word? Belief. Believe in your children and their abilities. Then, build on that. Below are some of my best thoughts on helping our children achieve team and leadership skills.

Our 9th Annual Roots and Shoots Project

Our 9th Annual Roots and Shoots Project

Green Mountain Area Homeschoolers has participated in the Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots and S…

Homeschooling – An Endless Learning Adventure

Homeschooling – An Endless Learning Adventure

As a homeschooler, I love the fact that my job changes every year. That it’s an endless learni…

The Power of Public Speaking

The Power of Public Speaking

We all know that good public speaking skills are an asset. Just as we know that public speaking cons…

Celebrating Six Years of Youth Public Speaking

Celebrating Six Years of Youth Public Speaking

Last week, we celebrated six years of youth public speaking with our year-end family and friends mee…

Making the Most of Change: How Our Homeschool Group Uses Zoom

Making the Most of Change: How Our Homeschool Group Uses Zoom

Virtual meetings have been front and center for a while now. In fact, it’s very likely you&#82…

The Power of Pausing

The Power of Pausing

I’m a big fan of persevering. Being persistent. If I get a little bit done each day, I know it…

Here’s Who Might Really Benefit from Advice

Here’s Who Might Really Benefit from Advice

Confidence helps us stand up for ourselves, ask for help when needed, tackle difficult tasks, and pu…

The Best Environment to Foster Youth Speakers

The Best Environment to Foster Youth Speakers

The best environment to foster youth speakers is one that is safe and encouraging. This may seem obv…

Student Leadership Development

Student Leadership Development

Student leadership development is a big part of our educational culture. We want to teach our studen…

The Best Gift for a Child

The Best Gift for a Child

In this season of gift-giving, parents often wonder about the best gift for a child. I invite you to…

Building a Homeschool Student Resume

Building a Homeschool Student Resume

Many homeschool students take advantage of their unique schooling situation to pursue experiences th…

Public Speaking: Hosting a Guest Speaker

Public Speaking: Hosting a Guest Speaker

Recently, our homeschool group has been exploring a new aspect of presentation skills – hostin…

Connect with Corvids Art Display

Connect with Corvids Art Display

The ‘Connect with Corvids’ art display is the first community outreach for Green Mountai…

GMAH 2023 Roots and Shoots Project

GMAH 2023 Roots and Shoots Project

Our students have picked one of the smartest animals on earth to promote with their GMAH 2023 Roots …

GMAH Roots and Shoots Program

GMAH Roots and Shoots Program

In 2023, we celebrate our 10th year of participating in the Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots and…

Homeschooling – An Endless Learning Adventure

Homeschooling – An Endless Learning Adventure

As a homeschooler, I love the fact that my job changes every year. That it’s an endless learni…

Keep Student Volunteer Efforts Fresh and Interesting

Keep Student Volunteer Efforts Fresh and Interesting

If you’ve been homeschooling for any length of time, you begin to repeat things. Case in point…

Homeschool Activity: Where Our Water Comes From

Homeschool Activity: Where Our Water Comes From

For the ninth year in a row, our homeschool group is creating a service-learning project through the…