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Posted on December 19, 2018December 27, 2018 by Lisa

I don’t know about you, but for me, 2018 has felt like a hard slog! Not because of homeschooling – we’ve had some wonderful homeschool successes, and I’ve learned soooo much about what works for us. But it’s also been a year of ups and downs for my family and friends – births, and deaths,…

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Homeschooling with Museums

Posted on December 8, 2018December 8, 2018 by Lisa

Are you looking for a fun way to continue homeschooling through the holiday season? Homeschooling with museums can be a special treat and educational at the same time! In my guest series over at Pandia Press, I write about ways to maximize your museum visit.

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homeschool routines

Homeschool Routines

Posted on December 1, 2018 by Lisa

How I learned to relax and love homeschool routines After 15 years teaching in structured classrooms, I knew the disadvantages of having a rigid schedule for both teacher and learner. I wanted a robust, joyful learning atmosphere in which my child could explore the world and take the initiative. I had visions of setting our home…

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using museums in your homeschool part 1

Using Museums in Your Homeschool

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Lisa

Homeschool How-To: Using Museums Museums are a valuable resource for homeschooling families. Whatever you’re studying, there’s a museum with resources that can help! In a new series of articles, I present ways you can use museums in your homeschool. You’ll read about the many types of museums that you can visit, and how to make…

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What about socialization?

What About Socialization? A Teacher Turned Homeschooler’s Perspective

Posted on November 28, 2018November 28, 2018 by Lisa

“What about socialization?” Fellow homeschoolers: Have you been asked, “What about socialization?” There should be a homeschool Girl Scout badge for answering this question. It’s a rite of passage, practically. People believe that kids “need” to be at school in order to have friends, or to learn “rules” like walking quietly on a line. As…

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Homeschooling History Mesopotamia

Ancient History: Mesopotamia

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Lisa

Ancient History: Mesopotamia Study Are you teaching ancient history in your homeschool? We are wrapping up our unit on Mesopotamia, and I have some thoughts. I recorded the video below to express my concerns about how our study is going. Particularly what is and isn’t working. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn a small commission…

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Homeschool Prehistory Study

Homeschool Prehistory Study

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Lisa

November is shaping up to be a busy month for us! We started our very first history study in our homeschool – prehistory! If you’d like some ideas about how to set up your own homeschool prehistory study, read on! We’ll get into some recommendations for books and projects, as well as ideas for further…

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secular homeschool history

Secular Homeschool History – Where to Start?

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Lisa

Secular Homeschool History Are you planning to teach history and wondering where to start? Should you begin with the first civilizations? The Ice Age? The Big Bang? Many children love studying dinosaurs and other ancient species – how about starting there? This post is going to be about picking a chronological starting point for your…

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Should you use grade levels?

Should You Use Grade Levels In Your Homeschool?

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Lisa

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…

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Poetry Teatime: Adding Joy to Homeschool Writing

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Lisa

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…

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  • Book club – After many years of teaching children to read, I’m enjoying raising my own reader ???? Books we’re currently enjoying: the Frank Einstein series, James and the Giant Peach (have lost count how many times he’s read it), and the Nick and Tesla series. The book in the picture is Greetings from Somewhere which is a good beginning chapter book series or a gentle intro to studying places around the world. #raisingareader #homeschoolreading #homeschool #secularhomeschool #booksofinstagram
  • Perler bead science – plant cell . My son loves perler beads, so they’re a natural modeling tool! I made this with his help, looking at various diagrams for guidance. It’s a conceit we will revisit many times, esp once we get a good microscope! #handsonscience #secularhomeschool #homeschoolscience #perlerbeadscience #plantcellmodel
  • Follow trains are a great way to connect with other homeschool families, and this one is for the secular homeschoolers out there. ✨ It can be hard to find secular families in the homeschool world, so here’s what you do: ✨Follow @that_secular_mom ✨Ask for image and script ✨ Follow accounts using this image with the tag #secularmomfollowtrain ✨Like and comment on images. That’s it!! #secularhomeschool #secularlife #homeschooling #homeeducation #hsmom #secularmoms

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