Written by contributor Sarah Small of SmallWorld at Home At a recent roundtable discussion organized by our homeschooling support group, a brand new homeschooling mom raised her hand and asked the perennial question: What counts as homeschooling? I have heard the same questions dozens of times …
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If I can homeschool, you can do it too.
The following is a guest post written by Lorilee Lippincott of Loving Simple Living. Back when I started homeschooling about 3 years ago I had a totally different idea about what it was. Not only did I have a different idea about what homeschool was, I also had a different idea about what my kids …
Homeschooling preschoolers: life is the curriculum
Homeschooling Preschoolers: Life Is the Curriculum ~ Written by Sarah Baldwin of Bella Luna Toys When I am asked by those who are homeschooling preschoolers to recommend a curriculum for their 3- to 6-year olds, I tell them, “Relax! Life is the curriculum for the young child.” Young children …
What to do with babies while homeschooling
With four kids who are school age and three littles who aren't, one of the most frequent questions I get about homeschooling is "What do you do with the babies?" My short answer? Have a plan. Everybody's plan looks different, but in order to make it through the day, you need an easy routine that …
10 life lessons learned on the playground (& a giveaway!)
The following is a guest post written by Sarah Olmsted of Imagine Childhood. I've always thought children are better teachers than yoga instructors. Don’t get me wrong, I love yoga. It’s something that makes a huge difference in the way I feel on a daily basis. It strengthens my mind, my body, …
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