Learning is lifelong
Should you use grade levels in your homeschool? As homeschoolers, we have the freedom to establish the educational environment that will most benefit our children. We can select the books, curriculum, trips, and experiences that our children will love and learn from. And we can filter out harmful or outdated practices from traditional schooling. Many…
Homeschool Writing Are you wondering how to approach teaching writing in your homeschool? I’d like to introduce you to the Brave Writer program! Brave Writer is not just a homeschool writing program, but a lifestyle. Your children learn to incorporate writing into their everyday lives and find joy in it. They study the English language…
What are Learning Styles? What are learning styles? And does your child have one? Think back to the last time you had to learn something new. Maybe you needed directions to a new place. Or you had to put together a piece of furniture, or make a new recipe. Did you just listen to (or…
Planning Curriculum: Essential Questions Are you teaching history or science in your homeschool? Then my new video about essential questions is for you. You’ll see several examples of units and their essential questions, both in history and in science, and hear my thoughts on why planning units with essential questions is so beneficial. What is…
Are you thinking about how to approach homeschool history? Particularly if you are just starting out, it can seem like there are too many choices. Should you start with American history, or go chronologically? Should you buy a structured program or build your own, based off your child’s interests? My guest post at SEA Homeschoolers…
Are you thinking about buying a microscope for kids? Microscopes are amazing science tools that can greatly enhance your child’s learning experience. Wondering what to buy, which features are important, or how much it could cost? I wrote a recent guest post on Pandia Press’s blog called Microscopes for Kids. Does my child need a…
Secular Homeschool Styles I recently wrote a guest post over at Pandia Press’s blog about homeschooling styles. I encourage you to go over there and read the entire thing! But if you have read it, or just want some resources to get started, I have a list below. The article begins: Especially if you’re new…
Is your kindergartener ready to read? Are you preparing to teach reading to your kindergartener and wondering what to do? Grab a cup of coffee and settle in – I’m going to share with you what we do for reading in our kindergarten homeschool. Before homeschooling, I taught reading in a school for children with…