My Father’s World – exploring this homeschool curriculum
Let’s look at another homeschool curriculum – My Father’s World – a comprehensive and integrated approach to education.
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Don’t Fall Down the Rabbit Hole of Parenting Opinions!
Parenting Opinions are EVERYWHERE! This might even be a little controversial to some people. But these are opinions that I
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Do kids have too much time to play?
Play is an important part of a child’s learning and development. Do they have too much time to play or not enough?
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Do behavior charts actually work?
Are behavior charts as effective as we think they are? What are the motivations behind them? If they are something that works well at home for you then you should go for it. But do they belong in schools? Let’s look at behavior charts.
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Does homeschool need to be accredited?
A question I have been asked several times is whether or not you need to be accredited for homeschool. Can you be? And if you need something accredited, how can you find such a program?
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Diggle and Doe’s List of Fun Things to do this Summer
When you need ideas of things to do, you really need go no further than my girls (fondly known as Diggle and Doe). They love fun and they love a list they can check off. Here is theirs.
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Fine Motor Skills – the importance, examples, red flags and activities
Fine motor is an almost continual part of all our lives. We are constantly moving, picking things up, manipulating objects, and so on. The more we are able to develop these skills, especially as children, the more we are able to access the world around us.
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Scheduling Homeschool – Tips to Help Make It Easier
There are so many options as to how you want to schedule your day when homeschooling. But do not forget that flexibility is key. Isn’t this one big reason people choose to homeschool?
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8 Activities for Communication – the 4Cs
We need to teach communication – it doesn’t come naturally. Once learned, the more we practice the easier it becomes. Teaching effective communication skills to children helps them to express themselves clearly and convey their feelings.
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Activities for Collaboration – Skills Based Learning
The ability to collaborate with others has become one of the most sought-after skills in both education and the workplace. And to make it easier, we need to be taught it and given opportunities to practice. Collaboration helps children to discover their own, and each others’ strengths, interests and capabilities.
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Peg Dolls and Clothes Peg Aliens – simple and fun to do
With a few simple items you can have fun and make peg dolls. But these don’t have to be just for girls. Check out the peg aliens!
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Pipe Cleaner Animals – cute little crafts for your kids
Pipe cleaners lend themselves to so many different and fun crafts. These pipe cleaner animals are cute and easy to make. The fact they are also very inexpensive is a crafting win!
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