The glorious days of summer are here! We’ve all worked so hard homeschooling for so many months, and now it’s…
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Charlotte Mason Homeschooling
Charlotte Mason homeschooling encompasses everything that is wonderful about homeschooling. Gentle lessons in a literature-rich environment, short lessons that focus on real-life with plenty of opportunity to explore the world indoors and out. And, these are just a few of the reasons I love this style of homeschooling! In these articles, my goal is to share the wonder, joy and creativity of the Charlotte Mason style, while giving you plenty of ideas and practical advice for implementing it in your own home. Enjoy!
10 Tips for Summer Homeschool Planning
Are you in homeschool planning mode this summer? I am. It’s a slow and steady process for me, which is…
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How Bill Peet Can Help You Teach Character Lessons
I’ve talked a lot about using picture books to help teach character here at Our Journey Westward. For that matter,…
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54 of the Best Picture Books for Geometry
Is geometry a scary word in your homeschool? It doesn’t have to be! These living books for geometry help to…
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Paper Airplane Math
Graphing comes to life with this fun paper airplane math activity! Create, fly, collect data, and use technology for serious…
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70 of the Best Character Building Picture Books For Kids
Any time is a good time to read a fantastic picture book, but when that book serves double duty as…
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2021 Nature Study Book List to Supplement No Sweat Nature Study LIVE Lessons
We are having so much fun learning science in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership! If you haven’t joined…
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Nature Study is a Good Fit for Gifted Kids
There are definitely stereotypes when it comes to gifted kids. For instance, people might might picture an awkward boy or…
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40+ Art and Handicraft Gifts That Kids Will Love
Time and again, research and anecdotal evidence have proven that creativity is as vital a trait as resilience or wit….
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24 of the Best Nature Study Gifts for Kids
Nature study has long been a cornerstone of our homeschool. It’s an interactive and exciting mainstay that has come to…
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3 Things To Do When Nature Study is Boring
No parent has ever made it through the great journey of child-rearing without hearing two very frustrating words – “I’m…
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Why Audubon Are the Best Field Guides for Homeschoolers
Homeschoolers who want to enjoy serious nature study often ask me, “Which are the best field guides?” I do have…
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