September 2010

organization

Organize Your Homeschooling Day: How to Start and Stay on Track

by Anne
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The following is a guest post by Anne Fischer. “Mom, what do we have left?” “Are we done yet?” “Do we have to do spelling today?” Field any of these questions before? Creating a relaxed and flexible homeschooled atmosphere while allowing a child to have a sense of security and predictability about the day is [...]

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a mom's education

What Do YOU Want to Learn This Year?

by Jamie
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Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and founder of Steady Mom It’s the end of September and by now many homeschooling families have discovered a new rhythm for a new school year. Most of our time as homeschooling parents is spent focused, as it should be, on helping the little people in our [...]

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links

Weekend Links

by Jamie
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Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and founder of Steady Mom How to Talk to Others About Homeschooling :: Seven Best Ways to Organize a Homeschool Classroom :: A Holy Experience Boys and Reading :: Mt. Hope Chronicles Let Your Child’s Schooling Release her Education :: Simple Mom Aspects of Literacy in Very [...]

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a mom's education

Addressing Reluctance in Your Homeschool

by Jessica
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Last month we talked about balancing academics with character building. Truly we can’t have one without the other. As I mentioned then, We have the privilege and responsibility to help our children grow into responsible, diligent, persevering, kind adults. We are not just shaping their minds, we are guiding their characters into adulthood. But how [...]

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a mom's education

Waldorf Toys: Choosing the Best Educational Toys for Your Children

by Sarah
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Written by Simple Homeschool contributor Sarah Baldwin of Bella Luna Toys and Moon Child As a Waldorf kindergarten teacher, one of my favorite “parent evenings” to offer was on the subject of toys and play. Over the years, I don’t think there was a single parent who walked away from such a meeting without a [...]

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home maintenance & management

Will This House Get Cleaned Before the Kids Graduate?

by Jamie
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Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and founder of Steady Mom A note from Jamie: We just pulled into our driveway last night after over two weeks away. Imagine me surrounded by suitcases, piles of clothes, and three energetic children! I’ll be back next week to share some new thoughts–until then enjoy this [...]

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