curriculum

Of America and war (2012 curriculum fair)

by SarahS
Thumbnail image for Of America and war (2012 curriculum fair)

Ages of my kids at home: 15 and 11 1/2 Educational Philosophy Influences: Literature-based, Eclectic, College-Bound I am so excited about this upcoming year! I have always maintained that educational flexibility is the highlight of home education, and 2012-13 will be one of those years that embraces flexibility. Shouldn’t education be crafted by creativity, rather [...]

Read the rest →
curriculum

Buffet-Style Homeschooling (2012 Curriculum Fair)

by Lora
Thumbnail image for Buffet-Style Homeschooling (2012 Curriculum Fair)

One of the most common complaints I hear from new-to-homeschooling moms is, “There are so many choices! I just need somebody to tell me what to do and I’ll do it.” Well, I’ve got news for you, Mamas. Choosing a curriculum is just the beginning. Several curricula actually offer choices within their content. They provide [...]

Read the rest →
field trips

Gearing up for a month overseas

by Jamie
Thumbnail image for Gearing up for a month overseas

Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and Steady Mom Something exciting is happening in our family tomorrow. We leave on a trip we’ve been planning for years –a month in England. Why England? Well, my husband Steve is British. All of his family (my children’s grandparents, cousins, aunts, and uncles) still live there. [...]

Read the rest →
links

Weekend Links

by Jamie
Thumbnail image for Weekend Links

loving these lilacs in full bloom in our front yard How too much choice affects our kids :: Simple Kids The unschooling summit: Embracing the new education paradigm :: An upcoming virtual conference The case for book ownership :: Another Granola Mom How unschooling is like lunch :: Everyday Snapshots LauraPalooza 2012 :: Beyond Little [...]

Read the rest →
giveaways

Weekend giveaway: Alphabet Glue

by Jamie
Thumbnail image for Weekend giveaway: Alphabet Glue

This giveaway has now ended. Thanks for entering! Today I want to welcome you to a weekend giveaway offered from a new sponsor here on Simple Homeschool: Alphabet Glue! About Alphabet Glue: “Alphabet Glue is a downloadable magazine for families who love books!  Filled with activities, printables, projects and plenty of inspiration, Alphabet Glue was [...]

Read the rest →
a mom's education

Help! My 5-year-old won’t “do” school!

by Jamie
Thumbnail image for Help! My 5-year-old won’t “do” school!

Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and founder of Steady Mom A note from Jamie: Enjoy this repost, which originally published on April 11, 2011! On occasion emails pop into my inbox from mamas concerned about their children. Are these kids on drugs? Hanging with the wrong crowd? Suffering from serious diseases? No. [...]

Read the rest →