Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and Steady Mom The idea came to me while I was busy making a list of what the kids needed for summer camp. Why not create a lunch menu they could order from? It would be fun, yes, but with the added bonus that they would write their order …
Archives for July 2012
Physical education for homeschooled teens
Physical Education for Homeschooled Teens~ Written by contributor Sarah Small of SmallWorld at Home P.E., physical education, gym: whatever you called it, all of us public schoolers did it. Some of us dreaded it; some of us considered it the best part of the day. If you had to wear one-piece …
What I learned from summer camp
Written by contributor Lora Lynn Fanning of Vitafamiliae Our family has been in survival mode for a year. We managed to continue with schooling, but we didn't get out much. When we finally came up for air, my husband and I wanted to give our kids some bonus fun, a chance to get out of the …
Stepping Outside the Grade-Level Box
Written by contributor Sarah Small of SmallWorld at Home Ask a homeschooled kid the innocuous “What grade are you in?” and you’ll often get a furrowed brow and an answer with a question mark at the end. “Fourth?” This response can be alarming to grandparents, non-homeschooling friends, and …
Uncomfortable unfoldings (0n patiently waiting for milestones)
Written by Hillary Boucher of infinitely learning When you look back on your life it is easy to pick out milestone moments. It's different for everyone, but learning to ride your bike or learning to drive are probably easy memories to recall. Milestones are peak experiences that define a …
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