One of the main goals I set early on in our homeschool was to give my children a love of learning. Creative homeschooling is the mode I’ve used to successfully do that. Don’t think that you can never put your child in front of a textbook or computer screen to homeschool creatively! Instead, think of it as offering your children curriculum and styles to meet their needs. Sometimes that will be a textbook or computer class. Other times, it may be a unit study, living literature, field trips, games, project-based learning, co-op classes, or interest-based studies. These articles show you how. Be inspired!
You have heard me talk about living math over and over. I thought it was high time to organize all my living math resources for you in one convenient “table of contents” of sorts. Start Here If you’re new to the concept of living math or need some help refining your definition/vision, this post should…
It’s time for candy math again! Through Pinterest, I happened upon a site called First Grade Wow that has the cutest suggestions for holiday-themed ideas just perfect for my little 1st grader. Many of these candy math ideas were inspired by her Double Mint Math post – and some even use her brilliant free printables…
Make December Homeschooling Different By December, we all need a bit of a break from the monotony of the regular homeschooling schedule, don’t we? Some people choose to take the entire month off to focus on the preparations of Christmas and turning the hearts of their children toward the One that Christmas is all about….
Do you have a little scientist at your house? If the answer is yes, these fun science kits will be perfect additions to your homeschool. If the answer is no, don’t worry! Each kit is so much fun, you might just end up with a new lover of science when it’s all said and done….
Loving Living Literature Welcome to my Loving Living Literature Series of posts! As a Charlotte Mason homeschooler, of course I love living literature. But, you don’t have to follow Charlotte Mason’s principles to appreciate really good books in your homeschool! In this post, I’m sharing with you our Top 10 all-time favorite living books that…
(This post contains affiliate links.) I’m so excited to share with you Eli’s elementary adventures around the world! Over the course of the year, I’ll share each of the country studies we do. You will always be able to find an updated list of the posts in this category by clicking on this image in…
Why do homeschoolers hear socialization questions more than any others? I’ve met lots and lots of homeschoolers and very few of them seem unsocialized. Heck, very few of them are home long enough to be unsocialized! The S-Word: Socialization for Homeschoolers When I was writing the chapter on socialization for Homeschooling Gifted and Advanced Learners,…
(Affiliate links are included in this post.) Don’t Say No?? I’m not talking about discipline here – I’m talking about building creative, independent, interested, motivated learners! I have my plans for this little guy each day. Those plans include Bible, phonics, math, science, history and the like. We get most of those things done most…
(I received this course for free in exchange for an honest review, and I was compensated for my time. This post contains affiliate links.) Don’t Be Afraid of High School Writing I have a secret to share. I hate to teach writing. Yep, really. I like when my children are good writers, but I don’t…
(This post contains affiliate links.) High School American Lit I love meeting the particular needs and interests of my children in our homeschool studies. Once my children reach high school, the same philosophy applies. Thus, the reason I’m pulling bits and pieces of various American Literature courses and adding some of my own choices in…
Why I’m not posting much… And this isn’t the half of it! Summer break doesn’t mean our homeschool stops spinning. Learning time is different, family time is relaxed and fun, and we’re making memories! Ah, summer. I hope you’re enjoying your family and taking at least some time off for a summer break!
Do You Know Everything There is to Know? Me either. Far from it, actually. When we first began homeschooling, one of the questions/comments I heard more often than most was, “How are you going to teach your children everything they need to know? I would really want a professional teaching my children – especially as…