methods & philosophies

methods & philosophies

Playful Learning: An Interview (& Giveaway) with Mariah Bruehl

by Jamie
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This giveaway has ended. Thanks for entering! Mariah Bruehl is an educator at heart. After receiving her master’s degree in elementary education from Bank Street College, she taught at the Dalton School in New York. She then worked as the associate director of the Ross Lower School in Bridgehampton, New York. After years of working [...]

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Waldorf Homeschooling: Learning to Let Go

by Sarah
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Written by Sarah Baldwin of Bella Luna Toys and Moon Child A note from Jamie: This post from Sarah is such a great reminder around this time of year, as sometimes we all need to let go of our expectations and go with our guts. It first published August 23, 2010. Enjoy! While my two [...]

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Confessions of a Reformed Preschool Drop-Out

by Lora
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Written by Lora Lynn Fanning of Vitafamiliae I always believed that preschool was for over-achieving mamas. I tend to agree with my fellow Simple Homeschool writer that “preschoolers can learn everything they need to know from the school of life.” I did “preschool” with my eldest children because we needed a routine of some sort [...]

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Homeschooling Preschoolers: Life is the Curriculum

by Sarah
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Written by contributor Sarah Baldwin of Bella Luna Toys When I am asked by homeschoolers interested in Waldorf education to recommend a curriculum for their 3- to 6-year olds, I tell them, “Relax! Life is the curriculum for the young child.” Young children will learn everything they need to know and be prepared for formal [...]

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4 Simple Methods for Teaching Elementary Science

by Renee
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Written by contributor Renee Tougas of FIMBY. This past spring all of us here at Simple Homeschool shared our curriculum choices. In my contribution to that series I talked about the curriculum we’ve used so far for elementary reading, writing, and math. But of course there is a lot more to our homeschool routine than [...]

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5 Tips for Nature Study

by Kris
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Written by contributor Kris of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers Though we’re not always consistent with including it, nature study is one of our favorite ways to spend some of our homeschool day. It’s fun, relaxing, interest-led learning in a real-world, hands-on environment. Following are five tips for making nature study an anticipated part of your family’s [...]

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