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 …
Archives for June 2011
A Case for Lazy Summer Days
The following is a guest post written by Jimmie of Jimmie's Collage and The Notebooking Fairy. Some moms can’t rest. They are always busy and feel uncomfortable, maybe even guilty, sitting still. If you are that kind of mom, you may see summer break as a chance to cram in the school work or …
Cataloging the Homeschool Library
Written by contributor Lora Lynn Fanning of Vitafamiliae Everybody knows homeschoolers have a lot of books. We collect them like dust. Our kids are drawn to them. And, usually, they become a part of our home decor in almost every room. If your local library has an electronic catalog of their …
When Should My Child Begin Music Lessons?
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 …
5 Ways to Encourage Summer Learning
The following is a guest post written by Erin Walton of Mama in Progress. Summer months are spent differently in every homeschooling family, from a full stop to schooling all the way through- and all kinds of variations in between. No matter where you fall on that spectrum, the summer months …