July 2010

a mom's education

What About Public School?

by Jena
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Written by Simple Homeschool contributor Jena Borah of Yarns of the Heart I know this is a homeschooling website, and I’m a homeschooling mom, but that free education option down the street looks awfully tempting sometimes. I homeschooled my first two children all the way though high school graduation, but that last little bugger–she just [...]

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field trips

Nature Study for Wimps

by Jessica
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Written by Simple Homeschool contributor Jessica Fisher of Life as Mom Spending time with your children in the great outdoors can be a wonderful learning experience. Not only are fresh air and sunshine essential to good health, but exploring God’s creation firsthand can be a fantastic way to solidify what our kids have read and [...]

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a mom's education

Is Homeschooling Legal?

by Jamie
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Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and founder of Steady Mom The idea of homeschooling feels overwhelming enough when you’re first considering it, but tackling the legal side of the process can almost make you want to throw in the towel. I remember attending a lecture on the legalities of homeschooling many years [...]

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inspiration

On Being Busy Or Being Full: How Can We Tell The Difference?

by Misha
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I read an article recently that made me want to jump up and down and shout and smile! It was written by the fabulous writer Anne Lamott about the decisions we face in life. “..At 80,” Anne says about the students she is teaching, “will they be proud that they spent their lives keeping their houses [...]

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family time

4 (Fun) Basic Elements of Backyard Science

by Renee
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Written by Simple Homeschool contributor Renee Tougas of FIMBY. Summer is the perfect time for outdoor science and backyard learning. Bubbles, insect study, gardening, star gazing and acorn catapults – all of this is science. And all of it is fun. When your children are young – pre-school and elementary years, it is so simple [...]

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family time

A Lighthearted Summer Reading List for Kids (& Moms, Too!)

by Jamie
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Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and founder of Steady Mom During the traditional school year, you’re probably a bit more stringent when it comes to allocating your time. After all, there’s so much to squeeze in: the lessons, the chores, the laundry, the meals, the extracurriculars–not to mention still having a teeny [...]

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