Written by contributor Jessica Fisher of Life as Mom As a child, I loved reading. My mom would take us to the library each week where I would select 10-20 books to devour in a matter of days. In my dad's words, I "always had [my] nose in a book." Books were sustenance for my imagination -- and …
Archives for March 2011
5 Educational Ways to Welcome Spring
Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and founder of Steady Mom A note from Jamie: We made it through another winter! Tulips are currently blooming on our nature table and though it's still pretty chilly, we're making plenty of plans for when the weather warms up. It brought to …
5 Tips to Occupy Your Toddler While Homeschooling
The following is a guest post written by Erin Walton of Calling it Progress. One of the lovely things about homeschooling is that the family is home together much of the time. It is part of the reason many of us homeschool, but it can also be one of the hardest logistical parts, especially …
Reclaiming Family Time
Written by contributor Sarah Small of SmallWorld at Home If you’re reading here, you probably homeschool or are considering homeschooling. So of course, you’re someone who always puts family first. Right? I mean, don’t we, as homeschoolers, just naturally put our family life before everything …
Changing Curriculum Mid-Year: Knowing When It’s Time
Written by contributor Heather Bruggeman of Beauty That Moves Of the many gifts that come with homeschooling, the one I am truly loving right now is the freedom to make changes as needed. Doesn't it seem rather impossible to sit down over the summer and plan an entire school year, sight unseen, …
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