Learning is lifelong
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,…
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.
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…