Welcome to the Club: My Homeschool Regrets
While I have no regrets about homeschooling, there are regrets I have about things I have done or said or expected. These are the regrets…
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What are the best parenting books for me?
There are so many great parenting books out there – so how do you find what is right for you? You can be inundated with lists of “the best” or “top” books. Find what is good for you so you can learn and grow in your parenting.
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1000 Hours Outside – What we got
As a family we had a great year achieving 1000 hours outside. This is what we got out of it.
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Outside Math Activities – learning outside
Getting outside for lessons is fun. You don’t have to be restrained to a desk. Here are some ideas for getting math outside.
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More Christmas Craft Fun – Yarn trees!
Here is another fun Christmas craft that is fun to do as a family. Enjoy!
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What are the multiple intelligences?
The theory of multiple intelligences is interesting and, in looking at it in a couple of different ways, they can be helpful in understanding ourselves and children.
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Homeschool Math Curriculum Part 2
There are many different math curricula and it can be confusing as to what might be best. This is a review of four more homeschool math curricula.
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Homeschool Math Curriculum Part 1
There are many different math curricula and it can be confusing as to what might be best. This is a review of four different homeschool math curricula.
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When to assess in homeschool
When should you assess your child when homeschooling? Do you wonder when and how often? What is the right way?
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The Benefits of Imaginative Play in Children
Imaginative play is beautiful but it is also beneficial for our children. They NEED opportunities to make believe and play. Allow their imaginations to take them on journeys, or learn about life. The sky’s the limit.
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Rational vs Emotional Thinkers – can we help our children learn how to think?
Remember that our children are not born being able to regulate their feelings or thoughts. It is up to us to help them, train them, and allow opportunities for development. And we get to do that for us too.
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When to stop using curriculum in homeschool
There are times (or maybe all the time) where it is totally fine to not use curriculum when homeschooling. Here are some reasons why it might be time to stop.
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