written by Kami

A few months ago we moved from Hawaii to the Midwest, and at the beginning of winter (I know call us crazy, you wouldn’t be the first!). While I do think the snow is very pretty, after over three months of looking at nothing but white, I find my eyes longing to see green and [...]

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I homeschool my two boys, who have a 3 year age gap between them. This means that I have to keep two children at very different skill levels happy and focused on learning at the same time. I have found many Montessori activities fall naturally into this category, because often Montessori classrooms are comprised of [...]

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With globalization, international travel, and the internet it seems like the world is getting smaller.  Businesses are seeking out people who feel comfortable working with those of different cultures and backgrounds, and people willing to travel and live in other countries. Besides the world is just becoming a more complex place, and it is more [...]

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If your house is anything like mine you have an abundance of children’s artwork to deal with. Now this post is not about how to organize it, but rather how to take some of your favorite pieces, those you are most sentimental about, and turn them into treasures that will last for a long time [...]

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If you were to describe our homeschool in a single word, it would have to be “eclectic”. I take what I like best from different philosophies and curriculum and use them in a way that fits best for my children. The Montessori Method has always appealed to me, and from my children’s earliest days I [...]

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Homeschooling parents have a unique advantage because they can tailor design their children’s education. They can choose for it to be about more than just educating their children’s minds, but also about educating their hearts and souls, about teaching them how to be good people in the world. I am sure this is why many [...]

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