February 2010

a mom's education

At the Heart of Homeschooling

by Jena
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When we began homeschooling,  I was very idealistic. My kids were going to enjoy their childhood, nurture their love of learning, and be free from school stress. They would grow up to be emotionally healthy adults with every chance to succeed. Then we hit the first roadblock: ME. Having little children at home 24/7 was [...]

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New on Simple Kids- Slowing Down: Taking the Time to Make Some Time

by Jamie
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Do you ever feel rushed as you plow through a day at home with your family? Then head over to Simple Kids today, where Kara is writing about ways to halt the rush and usher some extra time into your life. From her post: “What busy parent doesn’t wish for more time in the day? [...]

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New on Simple Bites: Simplify Dinner with a One-Pot Meal

by Jamie
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Homeschooling families know the challenge it can be to keep up with a day full of learning, and then have to tackle dinner plans as well. That’s why I know you’ll enjoy today’s post on Simple Bites, where Aimee discusses one-pot meals. From her post: “One-pot meals are like the footie pajamas of the family [...]

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Weekend Links & Giveaway Winner

by Jamie
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Little Teachers :: The Blankie Chronicles President’s Day Resources :: Early Bird Homeschool Celebrating Valentine’s Day :: Blue Yonder Ranch You Have Been Challenged :: Handmade Homeschool Valentine’s Candy Heart Math :: Playful Learning For the Love of Reading :: Heart of the Matter Online Our Winter Schedule :: FIMBY And after 1,006 entries, the [...]

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organization

An Ounce of Prevention

by Brenda
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We homeschool year round.  This means that we take breaks as we need them, which usually ends up being in December, April and August.  As a result, we school for three semesters each year.  Each semester looks different from the previous one.  For example, in the summer months we often end up homeschooling on the [...]

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methods & philosophies

How to Build Your Family’s Homeschool

by Renee
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My kids love building miniature houses. I think most children their age share this same interest. Colorful Lego castles, cardboard Victorian mansions, popsicle stick cabins–our living room floor has seen them all. Homeschooling families have something in common with these structures my children like to build–both are diverse and unique. If you’ve been homeschooling for [...]

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