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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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methods & philosophies

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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Nature Study for Wimps

by Jessica
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Written by Simple Homeschool contributor Jessica Fisher of Life as Mom Spending time with your children in the great outdoors can be a wonderful learning experience. Not only are fresh air and sunshine essential to good health, but exploring God’s creation firsthand can be a fantastic way to solidify what our kids have read and [...]

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4 (Fun) Basic Elements of Backyard Science

by Renee
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Written by Simple Homeschool contributor Renee Tougas of FIMBY. Summer is the perfect time for outdoor science and backyard learning. Bubbles, insect study, gardening, star gazing and acorn catapults – all of this is science. And all of it is fun. When your children are young – pre-school and elementary years, it is so simple [...]

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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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