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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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Painting Wet on Wet: Waldorf Watercolors for Children

by Sarah
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Written by Sarah Baldwin of Bella Luna Toys and Moon Child Wet-on-wet watercolor painting is a technique taught in Waldorf schools and enjoyed by many homeschoolers. It’s a satisfying artistic experience, and the beautiful results can be turned into lovely gift cards, book covers, paper lanterns, or any number of beautiful objets d’art. Why Wet-on-Wet? [...]

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Art and Creativity in the Great Outdoors

by Heidi
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Written by Heidi Scovel of Mt. Hope Chronicles. Summer. There is something delicious about that word, especially for a mother of three young boys after an even-rainier-than-normal Pacific Northwest spring. Children need to stretch their lungs, their legs, and their imaginations. The great outdoors are calling. We may be inclined to set down our formal spelling [...]

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7 Characteristics of a Charlotte Mason Education

by Jamie
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If you’ve been homeschooling for long, you’ve undoubtedly heard of Charlotte Mason. Her educational principles, which she developed in 19th century England, offer much to homeschooling children and families alike. But what exactly is a Charlotte Mason education? How can we know if it will work well for our family?

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