Written by contributor Jessica Fisher of Life as Mom With the coming of fall, we tend toward stories and learning activities about apples and pumpkins. A study of Columbus or the Pilgrims naturally fits well during this time of year. Winter, spring, summer, or fall, there's no shortage of …
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Learning Math Through Play
Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and founder of Steady Mom So-called "educational" toys line the shelves of every toy store. Each gadget promises to stimulate some important quality in your child--and often includes a bunch of bells, whistles, and batteries to go along with …
Socialization: The “S” Word
The following is a guest post written by Helena of Loving to Learn. One of the things I panicked about when we started homeschooling was this loaded word: Socialization. I'd heard that homeschooled kids didn't get enough of it, didn't know how to do it, were deprived of it, couldn't …
Painting Wet on Wet: Waldorf Watercolors for Children
Written by Sarah Baldwin of Bella Luna Toys and Moon Child Wet-on-wet watercolor painting is a technique taught in Waldorf schools and enjoyed by many homeschoolers. It’s a satisfying artistic experience, and the beautiful results can be turned into lovely gift cards, book covers, paper lanterns, …
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Mozart for Kids: Introducing Classical Music to Young Children
Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and founder of Steady Mom Many educational philosophies, including the Charlotte Mason method, place a high priority on music and art study as a way to inspire children and surround them with greatness. The idea has always intrigued me, …
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