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Curriculum Loyalty Syndrome (CLS)

by Dana♥ on May 11, 2010

in curriculum, elementary school, family, high school, homeschooling administrative topics, middle school, planning, support systems

Have you been infected with Curriculum Loyalty Syndrome?
What is Curriculum Loyalty Syndrome? Curriculum Loyalty Syndrome (CLS) is keeping hold of curricula that is failing your family,  that is damaging your child’s love of learning, one that is hindering progress.  It is sticking with a program that isn’t working for your family.
Perhaps you have used [...]

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Have you Encouraged a Friend Today?

by Tonya on April 29, 2010

in faith, motherhood, socialization, support systems

I’ve had some struggles over the past 11 years. Homeschooling is not always the easy path to tread. I don’t know how many times in those moments that I’ve had a conversation with a well meaning friend, and spilled my guts only to walk away not feeling built up, but completely ripped apart from the [...]

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Hands-on Learning

by Brenda on April 20, 2010

in planning, science, social studies, support systems, unschooling

We enjoy hands-on learning.  I have always taught my children this way, probably because that is how I learn.  Ever since my oldest was in Kindergarten we have done science, art and history projects to learn about new things.
Over the years I have found ways that make it easy on me to keep up with [...]

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Resources for Struggling Learners

by Tonya on March 18, 2010

in curriculum, elementary school, great links, high school, homeschooling administrative topics, language arts, middle school, reading, reviews, special needs, study aids, support systems, websites/blogs

Are you honest with your struggles? Do you openly share with other homeschoolers when things aren’t going exactly as planned?
Sadly, I’ve found if your child wins the local spelling bee quiz, or gets 1st place in the support group science fair, you’re eager to spread the excitement with all your friends and family about [...]

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5 Tips for Overcoming Burnout

by Kris on February 24, 2010

in field trips, homeschooling administrative topics, motherhood, planning, support systems, unschooling, why we homeschool

It’s that time of year — the winter doldrums, also known as “homeschool mom burnout.”  I’ve definitely had a case of burnout this year and have spoken to many other homeschool moms who are experiencing the symptoms themselves.  So what to do about it?  Here are my five favorite tips:
1.  Do a group project. [...]

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Is Your Homeschool in a Rut?

by Tonya on February 4, 2010

in homeschooling administrative topics, motherhood, planning, socialization, support systems

Each year we excitedly celebrate our first day of school by enjoying a special breakfast at a nearby restaurant with my husband.  It’s an exciting event for all of us, something the kids and I have grown to anticipate and appreciate over the past 11 years.  But as excited as we are for that 1st day [...]

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