Most of us have at least a month or two of bitter cold weather, snow and ice, and spend much of our time huddled inside trying to keep warm. During that time it’s easy to go a little stir crazy, stress about the heating bill and (let’s be honest) get a bit bored! Here are some posts to [...]
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One of the things so many of us love about homeschooling is that we can educate the whole child, meaning we can assist in their physical, academic, spiritual, and emotional growth simultaneously. No need for separate classes or teachers or complicated schedules. Waldorf educators refer to this as head, heart, hands. It is a simple [...]
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Have you checked out Homeschool Creations’ downloadable, editable Weekly Homeschool Planner? It’s on sale now through December 31st! The normal price is $20, but with the code ORGANIZE12, you can download it for just $12. If you’re interested in reading more about the planner, you can go read about it on Homeschool Creations. You can [...]
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What do these three statements have in common? The perfect homeschool The perfect homeschooling mother The perfect homeschooling family Yes, they all have the word perfect in them but, more importantly, they are all LIES. There are no perfect homeschools, homeschooling mothers, or homeschooling families. The sooner we stop believing in the myth of perfection, [...]
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Jumping into a rigorous school schedule following the holidays can be a bit of a shock to our systems. The kids are tired from two or three (or more) weeks of weird sleeping schedules, unusual eating habits and plenty of excitement and stimulation. The transition to a full day of structured learning can be daunting, [...]
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I was writing in my journal recently and pondering different ways to encourage my children. I came up with the following things to really focus on in our own family. 1. Praise them often. Praise your children every chance that you get. It is so easy to find negative things to say, but even if [...]
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Just a Tiny Owl: Whimsical and Inspirational Art
