The following is a post from contributing writer Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. Since I’ve changed my eating habits, our whole family’s eating has improved, to an extent. I’m still taking steps to get my kids eating healthier, though. If your kids are anything like mine, they like to graze all day. There are [...]
Simple Ways To Get Moving With Your Kids
February 6, 2013 by 5 Comments
The following is a post from contributing writer Mary Prather. Does exercise (aka gym class or physical education) ever seem to come in last in your homeschool? At varying points in our homeschool experience, it has (I am sad to say). I’ve discovered that it’s not so much about giving them a physical education, [...]
5 Ways Adopting a Dog Can Benefit Your Homeschool
December 21, 2012 by 4 Comments
The following is a post by contributing writer Michelle of Raising Cajuns. When our family dog passed away this past spring, I didn’t think I’d be ready for a new dog for a very long time. But as summer came along and we took a break from lessons, we started to think more about what [...]
Apple Experiment: Do Organic Apples Taste Better?
October 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Which type of apple tastes better – a typical apple from the store or an organically grown apple? Finding out can be a fun taste testing experiment to perform with your kids. Thanks to Jennifer from Nutrition for Healthy Kids for this fun taste test activity. Make sure to also check out the ideas for [...]
Home Economics: Menu Planning and Recipe Collecting
May 31, 2012 by 4 Comments
The following is a post from contributing writer, Roan, of Joyful Always. This post is one of a series of posts about teaching high school Home Economics in your homeschool. I have three daughters, two of which are currently in high school. Using my original plans and checklists, my daughters are earning one high school credit [...]
Great Homeschooling Links: 7 Healthy Topics to Teach Your Children
April 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The following is a post by contributing writer, Sheri, of Learning Pavilion. Spring is in the air and is a great time for new beginnings. So get refreshed and if you haven’t begun already, teach your children the importance of nutrition, fitness, drinking water, spending time outside, breathing fresh air, getting plenty of sleep, and [...]
Vegan Homeschooling
April 18, 2012 by 8 Comments
The following is a guest post from The Vegan Bee. There are many different labels and categories floating around out there for homeschoolers to choose from – classical homeschooling, Charlotte Mason homeschooling, eclectic homeschooling, Christian homeschooling, secular homeschooling, unschooling. We might be purists, falling into only one category, or feel comfortable straddling several. In our [...]
