The following is a post by contributing writer Michelle of Raising Cajuns. You’ve probably heard that you need to turn actions into habits if you want to make lasting change. The same truth applies to decluttering, health, or cleaning habits as well as learning activities. I hear a lot of people say they’d like to [...]
Learning Spanish at Home
February 16, 2013 by 1 Comment
The following is a post from contributing writer LaToya Edwards of LaToyaEdwards.net My boys have been learning Spanish as our foreign language. I have a sweet friend the teaches Spanish Classes for children from ages 0-8! I really believe that the earlier you start with a foreign language the easier it is to learn. I [...]
Studying Latin in Elementary School
October 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Have you thought about working on Latin with your elementary aged children but worry that they’re just too young? Jen from Forever, For Always, No Matter What is sharing about her failure with teaching Latin to younger children, as well as what changed in their home to make it more successful. If you’ve been thinking [...]
Teaching American Sign Language: 7 More Creative Ways
August 3, 2012 by 2 Comments
The follow is a post from contributing writer Megan Spires from House of the Rising Sons. In this third and final part of our American Sign Language (ASL) series, we’ll discover even more engaging ways to learn ASL and teach it to your children. Be sure to read Part 1: how to get started teaching [...]
Teaching American Sign Language: 5 Fun Activities
June 6, 2012 by 4 Comments
The follow is a post from contributing writer Megan Spires from House of the Rising Sons. Have you ever considered teaching your children American Sign Language (ASL) as their second or foreign language? Does the thought of it sound a little intimidating? Maybe you’re like I was and just never know where to begin. Last [...]
Teaching American Sign Language to Children
May 22, 2012 by 16 Comments
The following is a post from contributing writer Megan Spires at House of the Rising Sons. Did you know that teaching your children American Sign Language (ASL) can help improve their reading and spelling skills, encourage an interest in books and even improve their confidence and self esteem? Did you also know that, from an [...]
Latin for the Average Mom
June 27, 2011 by 10 Comments
Et tu, Brute? Yeah, that’s about all the Latin I knew prior to homeschooling. But then I got mixed up with the Classical crowd and since the study of Latin goes hand in hand with Classical curriculum, I found myself in the thick of it all wearing nothing but a toga. OK, not really, but [...]
