Why do Large Families Homeschool? I must admit, I’m not much of an expert on all of the traditional styles of homeschooling. I’m often inspired and encouraged by quotes or ideas I read from folks who subscribe to Charlotte Mason, Unschooling, Classical, or other homeschool methods. But I can’t say as we land solidly in any of those camps. Instead, … [Read more...]
How to Teach Storytelling with Children’s Books
When I was a little girl, my dad loved to tell me stories before bed. These weren’t just any stories. They were always full of imagination and silly voices. I never knew exactly where he was going with each story, but I could usually depend on there being a purple polka-dotted dragon involved. All these years later and I still remember how much … [Read more...]
The Best Homeschool Online Art Membership
Tired of Googling for Homeschool Art Classes Near Me? Me, too! There is nothing quite as fun as watching children learn to draw, paint, and express their ideas through many different creative mediums. When one strikes a cord and they want to dig deeper, it can be daunting to find just the right class. Disclosure: As a member of the launch team, … [Read more...]
Homeschool 101: Gardening Unit Nature Study
Homeschool Gardening Unit Study For some, gardening is a sort of escape from every day life. And that’s ok! I'm one of those people. I love digging into the dirt, pruning, tending, and simply enjoying my gardens as a way to clear my head and refresh my soul. Homeschool plants many seeds in our children's minds and hearts. We can also teach them … [Read more...]
Homeschool 101: Homeschool Convention Planner
Why You Should Attend Homeschool Conventions Homeschooling always seemed odd to me. So I didn't have a background full of awesome stories, I didn't have any idea what "those" people actually did, and I assumed that the children would be sheltered, strange, and unprepared for the real world because that was the narrative I had been fed. Then I … [Read more...]
Saint Patrick’s Day Paleo Shamrock Shake
The Shamrock Shake Is there anything more delightful than a peppermint shake? I imagine delightful sips of my favorite minty fresh shake all the time. And that's as far as it goes since I have a diary allergy now. And this time of year we are inundated with reminders of all these glorious green shakes. It's enough to make one cross. The only … [Read more...]
Nature Book Club: Frederick by Leo Lionni
Did you know around 40% of the mammals on earth are in the Rodentia (or rodent) order? Chipmunks, beavers, hamsters, gophers, and mice are all among the 1,500 plus species of rodents. There are so many different kinds of these incredible small mammals! We are delighted to be joining in with The Nature Book Club linkup this month! Down toward the … [Read more...]
101 Reasons Homeschooling with Documentaries is Awesome
Imagine having a visual learner with dyslexia who often can't remember what you read to him an hour before but can quote an entire movie after he sees it once. Enter homeschooling with documentaries to help add in the visual element he needs. Imagine this same child after getting the visual aspect then pointing out things he remembers … [Read more...]
The Swiss Family Robinson Unit Study
We love classic literature! And unit studies. It's wonderful to combine the two and have all sorts of hands-on learning. What better book and movie combo than Swiss Family Robinson for unit study fun? This tale of a family stranded on an island is a grand adventure full of many wonderful morals, geography, ingenuity, and fun. It's a tale suited … [Read more...]
Homeschool 101: Homeschool High School Years
Homeschooling High School Students If you are a Charlotte Mason homeschooler, or an unschooler, or interest-led, or you like unit studies, or you practice an eclectic mish-mash of all of these (and more!), you might be looking ahead to the high school years with trepidation. You might be thinking you'll need to change everything, because high … [Read more...]
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