One of my favorite things is when I’m able to overlap subjects in our schooling. Not only does it help our schedule, but it’s great for kids to see how subjects overlap. Stephanie from Harrington Harmonies offer suggestions to homeschool moms on ways to deepen their science study through various types of art projects and [...]
Spring Nature Study
April 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The following is a post from contributing writer Colleen Kessler. Spring is finally showing its face around here in the form of daffodils and crocuses. Is it getting warmer where you are yet? After being cooped up for so long, we’re ready to hit the yard, trails, and fields and immerse ourselves in nature. I’ll admit that, [...]
How to Build Homeschool Habits
April 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Homeschooling with the Seasons: Spring
March 15, 2013 by 2 Comments
—– The following is a post by contributing writer Michelle of Raising Cajuns. Spring is a time of renewed energy. It’s time to throw off the heavy blankets of winter and shake out the picnic blanket. While winter invited reading and resting, spring invites us to run outside with our arms spread wide and enjoy [...]
Homeschooling with the Seasons: Winter
December 17, 2012 by 1 Comment
The following is a post by contributing writer Michelle of Raising Cajuns. While many homeschoolers take some time off from formal lessons during the beginning of winter to relax and process major holidays, the rest of winter is also a wonderful time to shift gears and adjust your learning rhythms to better fit with the [...]
Great Homeschooling Links: Fall Nature Study
October 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The following is a post from contributing writer Lauren of Mama’s Learning Corner. The change of the seasons from summer to fall is my absolute favorite time of year. North Carolina provides such beautiful fall foliage, it just begs you to step outside! This round-up of Great Links has perfect ideas to incorporate nature study [...]
Using a Rock Exchange to Jump Start Your Rock Collection
September 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The following is a post by contributing writer Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. You know how sometimes you have a really good idea that pays off for years to come? I had one of those a few years ago. We were studying geology and I knew we’d need a variety of interesting specimens to [...]
