Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and Steady Mom The summer Olympics are now upon us, and the next two weeks promise excitement in many sports. Sounds like a good chance for families to take advantage of the natural learning opportunities this event invites into our homes, …
Archives for July 2012
Weekend links
enjoying our fresh blueberries, now in season! The power of a parent's touch: Adding tenderness to the routine tasks of childcare :: Bamboo Magazine No more snooze button :: Heidi Unplugged Pool school: Continuing with education during the lazy days of summer :: Teaching …
Q&A Friday: How long do you plan to homeschool?
Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and Steady Mom I remember soon after my daughter, Trishna, joined our family from India. I took her to the eye doctor, and he asked where she would be attending school. "We're going to homeschool," I answered a bit nervously. "Well, …
Encourage handwriting with a summer lunch menu
Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and Steady Mom The idea came to me while I was busy making a list of what the kids needed for summer camp. Why not create a lunch menu they could order from? It would be fun, yes, but with the added bonus that they would write their order …
Physical education for homeschooled teens
Physical Education for Homeschooled Teens~ Written by contributor Sarah Small of SmallWorld at Home P.E., physical education, gym: whatever you called it, all of us public schoolers did it. Some of us dreaded it; some of us considered it the best part of the day. If you had to wear one-piece …