methods & philosophies

methods & philosophies

The Truth About Preschool

by Carletta
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The following is a guest post written by Carletta Sanders of Successful Homeschooling. I absolutely love reading blogs written by well-organized, energetic moms who are creative enough to dream up fun activities for their preschoolers, and disciplined enough to follow through with their plans. However, for all my reading… and dreaming… and planning… I’ve learned [...]

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Montessori at Home: 8 Principles to Know

by Heather
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Written by contributor Heather Bruggeman of Beauty That Moves Montessori education is a philosophy and model created by Maria Montessori, the first woman physician in Italy, in the late 1800s. At its core, Montessori education is designed to promote peace and considers the whole child as well as the environment in its approach. It has [...]

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When Should My Child Begin Music Lessons?

by Sarah
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Written by contributor Sarah Baldwin of Bella Luna Toys and Moon Child As a Waldorf early childhood teacher, and the mother of two young musicians, I have been asked many times over the years what the ideal age is for a child to begin music lessons. I’ve been asking myself the same question for as [...]

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Waldorf Education: Behind the Silk Curtains

by Sarah
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Written by contributor Sarah Baldwin of Bella Luna Toys When one discovers Waldorf education, there can be a wide variety of first impressions. My own introduction was hearing that “the arts are incorporated into every subject.” That resonated with me, and I was eager to learn more. Others may be introduced to a Waldorf craft [...]

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Creativity in Your Homeschool

by Renee
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Written by contributor Renee Tougas of FIMBY Creativity is a dominant theme in our homeschool and is one of our family values. Earlier this winter I wrote about my creative philosophy and shared the story of my own blossoming in this area. I didn’t grow up thinking I was creative and I am not an [...]

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Classical Conversations: An Introduction

by Heidi
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Written by Simple Homeschool contributor Heidi Scovel of Mt. Hope Chronicles For many families, homeschooling is a much broader reality than the designation implies. The variety of educational opportunities is steadily increasing along with the realization that school isn’t a one-size-fits-all proposition. Tutoring groups, homeschool co-ops, community classes, umbrella schools, field trips, online classes — [...]

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