If you have boys at home, you probably already know that most boys are experiential, hands-on learners. Most boys have little patience for worksheets; they much prefer real-life learning. So why not make your home (and homeschool) boy-friendly? Here , then, is my list of the 10 Essential Supplies for Homeschooling Boys: 1. Blocks. A [...]
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Possibly, I am slightly obsessed with books. Not only do we have a dozen bookcases or more that house hardbacks and paperbacks of all shapes and sizes, but I have boxes of books that the kids have made during our dozen years of homeschooling. These books are not only treasures for us but fantastic learning [...]
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Are you frustrated with your children yet? Are they frustrated with you? Many homeschools have been in full swing for a couple of weeks now, and you’d be the rare mother indeed if you haven’t wanted to pull your hair out or throttle your kids at least once already. Being around each other day in [...]
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Can you believe that July is almost half done already? I can’t! It seems like this summer just flew by. By the time that you’re reading this, we will have already started our new school year. How about you? When does your year start? Kidwash : Peanuts are Evil I rarely link to my own [...]
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Our homeschooling support group hosts a “curriculum show-and-tell” session annually. This is an opportunity for members to examine all kinds of materials that other homeschoolers use without the pressure of sales. (Here is an example of a curriculum show and tell.) It never fails. The number one question that is asked from table to table: [...]
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It’s here! One of the favorite times of year of many homeschooling families. No, not spring break – curriculum fair time! It’s also the time of year that leaves many homeschooling families scratching their heads and wondering, “How do we choose curriculum?“ With so many choices out there, it can be overwhelming. The biggest thing [...]
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