Having the right tools for any job, makes that job – not only possible – but easier, quicker and usually better. This is true of my husband’s job as the breadwinner, my job as a homemaker and my job as a homeschooling teacher. Regardless of what changes in our curriculum, I’ve found that these are [...]
In the March/April 2010 Scouting Magazine, there was an article titled “Why hooking up with the homeschooled can boost your pack.” Here’s some of what they had to say: “The fastest growing school meets at the kitchen table.” “Homeschool families can make a great addition to many packs because they’re child-focused, contain involved parents, and [...]
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 [...]
If you’ve been in a daycare center or elementary school classroom, or even the toy section of your local super-mart, you’ve probably seen some of the following: a pretend kitchen a pretend laundry center a pretend grocery store a pretend post office a pretend baby nursery While these imitations are fun, easier and often cleaner, they [...]