Learning is lifelong
What are math manipulatives? Why use them? Math manipulatives are helpful tools for learning and practicing math! If you’ve ever counted on your fingers, you have used math manipulatives. Most manipulatives are physical objects – like cubes, beads, or magnets – that kids can arrange, pile up, sort, or otherwise move around. If your math…
Welcome to the first post in the Homeschooling Preschool series! This post will talk about playtime – why it’s so valuable and what our top favorites are! Stay tuned for our other posts about early reading, math, science, social studies, music, foreign language, art, and sensory activities! Homeschooling Preschool: Playtime Suggestions Homeschooling preschool can seem…
Education is like traveling. There are many different styles and flavors of traveling, and there are many styles and flavors of educational experiences. Even within schools, there’s a lot of variability – but out here in homeschool land, beyond the brick and mortar buildings, there are literally endless ways to learn. This post is going…
“What about socialization?” “What about socialization?” is the question homeschoolers get all the time. “Aren’t you worried that your kids will be isolated? Weird? Lonely? Unable to relate to others?” Many new homeschoolers get stuck on socialization. They are concerned about finding their kids enough friends, and maintaining the friendships that they’ve already made. It’s…
Homeschooling Your Young Child: Is it “really” homeschooling? Homeschooling your young child is an important choice. Don’t let people discourage you from calling yourself a homeschooler! Parents are under intense pressure to place their children in school at earlier ages, and focus more on academic skills. By bucking this trend, you’re safeguarding your child’s childhood!…
Benefits of Homeschooling There are so many benefits of homeschooling! Here are just a few of my personal favorites. #1: You can work your schedule around the family’s natural rhythms. #2: You can honor your child’s interests, talents, and preferences. #3: You can tailor instruction to your child’s learning strengths, needs, and habits. #4: You…
Welcome to Inquiring Minds Homeschool! Homeschooling isn’t what you may have heard. It’s a diverse set of practices and approaches that are infinitely adjustable and customizable for every child and family. My name is Lisa, and I’m a homeschooling mom. I’m not the stereotype that many might think of when they hear the word “homeschooling”….
Am I qualified to be my kid’s teacher? Short answer: Yes. You’ve been teaching your kid from birth. But if you’re concerned or have questions, read on. How do you know about teaching, Lisa? Weirdly enough, I am a teacher. I could have had your kid in my class. I logged over 15 years in…
Are there secular homeschoolers? Short answer: Yes! Also, hi! If you’re secular and interested in homeschooling, awesome! I’m Lisa, and I’m a secular homeschooler. There are more of us than people think! What is a secular homeschooler? We’re not a religious family, and we homeschool. There, that was easy. But wait! Don’t people pull their kids…