Because we have many small children at home I am always trying to figure out things to not only entertain them but to educate as well. One thing that we find that all the kids really love is games. My kids love all kinds of games… board games, card games, video games. One kind of [...]
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I was really inspired this summer when I read about the file crate system that Dawn is using. I thought, “Wow — I like that idea!” While she uses hers for school and just about every aspect of their daily life (menu planning, etc.), I was just interested in getting our school stuff organized. Because [...]
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Reader Question: How do you teach children grammar skills without requiring handwriting? There are several different schools of thought on teaching grammar skills. One is to wait until about 4th – 6th grade to begin teaching grammar. The “classical” school of thought is to begin teaching grammar during the grammar stage, appropriately enough. The grammar [...]
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This is the second post in a series (of two). Please feel free to also read Combating Homeschool Burnout: Part One. (This post was inspired by an article in The Old Schoolhouse Magazine.) ————————————— 6. Create a rhythm in your day. This one makes me just roll on the floor with laughter. I cannot even [...]
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Some great homeschooling links from around the blogosphere: Reading Journals — Jimmie’s CollageGreat ideas for responding to literature! 20 Indoor Activities for Kids – Besides TV — Simple MomAlways full of great ideas, Simple Mom gives us even more great indoor play ideas Workbox Tags and Cards — Homeschool CreationsA fabulous assortment of free downloads [...]
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I think one thing many new homeschoolers have a hard time avoiding is the “school at home” attitude. That nagging feeling that if you’re not ringing a bell at 8am and doing school work on a tight schedule, you’re doing something “wrong.” I had trouble with this our first year, specifically with the concept that [...]
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Just a Tiny Owl: Whimsical and Inspirational Art
