I don’t know about you, but I’m not observing much “conversation” happening anywhere anymore. Remember what that was? Two people, talking about a topic, sharing ideas, listening, giving feedback, politely challenging each other when appropriate. Put aside we can’t see…
Homeschooling multiple grades simultaneously with babies in tow is always going to be a challenge! But it can be done! Check out my 4-pronged approach to success! I. Group timeII. Independent studiesIII. One-on-one learningIV. Pre-school strategies for infants, babies, toddlers,…
Over 15 years of homeschooling I’ve learned that having a structure to the homeschool day is vital to efficiency and making productive use of the 24 hours we are given. Let’s unpack some buzz words used and talk about the…
You thought the day was going well…until the younger ones kicked up a fuss and ran off crying, and the older ones started fighting…or was it the older ones who kicked up a fuss and ran off crying and the…
Starting the homeschool day is always tricky because it involves, well, waking up and getting out of that warm, fuzzy bed! Should you let your kids sleep in, or start bright and early with an alarm clock? Our family has…
Both parents work outside the home in nearly half of all two-parent families with school-age children. This scenario will greatly limit the ability of these families to homeschool. My family has homeschooled for 20 years and we’ve lived to tell…
Every year when I had a child ready for Kindergarten I got a little giddy because I knew I had another year ahead of me with my all-time favorite curriculum: My Father’s World God’s Creation from A to Z. Packed with…
When my children began to enter the teenage years, I learned a very important lesson. I never expected it, so it was all the more amazing. Remember when your baby began speaking? She uttered “da da” and you couldn’t believe…
I’ve tried many planning systems and enjoyed them all. The feel of thick, crisp paper and a smooth inky pen…I truly enjoy this experience. However, fancy systems can not only be pricey, but office stores can phase them out then…
Over the years I have discovered that there are quite a few reasons why a family chooses to homeschool their children. This fascinates me as it is still a minority of American families who direct their children’s education, approximately 2.5…
