How Unusual Days Make for Intelligently Unusual Kids
Posted by Debra | 0 comments
Our normal day includes reading aloud, math concepts, vocabulary exercises, a little writing, a little Bible discussion, science experiments, notebook pages and a big whiteboard checklist that guides us through everything in a day. Recently we’ve had opportunities for some unusual days; days when we learned in other ways...
Homeschool Graduation on a Budget
Posted by Bethany | 0 comments
The time that all homeschoolers look forward to with both trepidation and excitement has finally arrived at our house. Our oldest daughter is graduating from our homeschool this June! We are thrilled to be able to honor her achievement, but when we looked at our finances, we’re not so thrilled. How can we celebrate in style,...
Homeschooling a Toddler
Posted by LaToya | 0 comments
I recently mentioned to someone that I was planning to homeschool my soon to be 5 year old son. One of the first questions that she asked was what I was going to do with my 2 year old son. I just smiled and told her “I’m homeschooling him as well!” She looked at me a little confused and said something to the effect...
Getting to Know Heather
Posted by HeatherW | 0 comments
Your family is… joyful and imaginative Name 5 homeschool products you cannot live without. Five in a Row (all of it), Uncle Josh’s Maps CD, Draw Write Now, Math on the Level, Reading Made Easy! What was your favorite toy as a child? My Fisher Price Little People and my blocks What is your favorite toy as a grown-up? My...
The Book of Stuff
Posted by Deb | 0 comments
My son has a lot of questions. In fact, the other day he suggested I buy him a notebook so he could write all his questions down. Then, on Saturdays I could take the notebook and devote the day to research. That idea is hilarious on so many different levels. But it did get me thinking. Making a notebook where we could compile...
The Value of a Frozen Pizza
Posted by Aubrey Lively | 0 comments
For the last several months, I have disappeared. We’ve gotten most of our schoolwork done, but everything else from cooking to cleaning and sometimes answering the phone, has dropped off my radar. I’ve been reading. I’m an odd bird when it comes to reading. Although I’d never say so in front of my children, I...
The Gentle Ways of Reading
Posted by Tricia Hodges | 0 comments
I’m teaching my child to read. She’s the fourth one I’ve taught. I remember stressing about this very idea with my eldest. Fretting. Having her sit close by and plod through mat, sat, cat until we were cross-eyed. When we were both frustrated, I decided to put the drill work aside. Instead, she sat close by and we just...
Education Meets Real Life
Posted by Deb | 0 comments
I have been doing a lot of thinking lately about my educational philosophy. I was homeschooled myself, and am very familiar with the workbook scenario. I didn’t particularly love workbooks when I was in school, and when my husband and I first started homeschooling our kids, we knew we’d want to add in lots of field trips,...
Using Your Child’s Dictation as Copywork
Posted by HeatherW | 0 comments
This month I thought I’d share a little idea I use quite often in our homeschool. Perhaps you are a long time fan of using your child’s own dictation as their copywork/handwriting exercise or this may be new to you. Either way, I hope I can offer some insight into a tried and true method of writing practice at our...
The Learning Styles of the Fun and the Not So Fun
Posted by Jenny | 0 comments
“Mom, teach me to tell time!” asked my seven year-old, Madeline. I replied, “Okay Maddy, let’s get started.” What seemed like a fun thing to embark upon, turned out to be… not so fun. I had drawn the face of the clock; cut it out, and even used a clasp in the back to hold the hands so they could move (I wanted it...
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