The following is a guest post by Laura Grace Weldon, author of Free Range Learning. A note from Jamie: This post wins the award for longest article ever published on this blog, but I found all of Laura's words so insightful and worth including. I hope you'll take the time to read it and be …
Archives for July 2013
What to do with homeschool doubt
Written by contributor Jena Borah of Yarns of the Heart Traditional schooling revs up next month and it's tempting to jump on board, send your kids off to school and give up on this homeschooling idea. Maybe last year wasn't as great as you had hoped, or maybe you are considering homeschooling …
5 ideas for beating the summer heat
Written by contributor Kris Bales of Weird, Unscocialized Homeschoolers Now that the season is in full swing, beating the summer heat can be difficult. These suggestions should give you some ideas for ways to keep boredom at bay without sweltering in the hot sun. Water fun Playing with …
Pack your bags: Tips for family travel this summer
The following is a guest post written by Gwynyth Kier of Grapefruit Jam. One of my favorite perks of homeschooling is the flexibility to travel unconstrained by the school calendar. No matter the season, there is always the possibility of adventure on the horizon, and we can all use a break from …
On waiting for reading readiness
Contributor Amida writes for Journey into Unschooling. She didn’t read fluently until she was seven but ended up with a degree in English. One of the first goals I had in homeschooling was to teach my child to read. As a first-time homeschooler (and mom), I was excited, ambitious, and determined. …