Written by Heather Caliri of A Little Yes. Can I make a really weird confession to you? I love books. And sometimes I feel anxiety about them. I was an English major, and I’m a writer. My love of books is a huge part of why I started homeschooling. We check out dozens of books at a time …
Archives for March 2015
On free-range kids and letting go of labels
Written by Kari Patterson of Sacred Mundane. Spring's come early to Oregon and the chickens are laying again. The picture below is the real-time view from my perch here on the back porch, as I watch the kids creating animal farms in the yard. Yes, "animal farms" are as simple as they sound: …
Out of the box math inspiration
Written by Jamie Martin of Simple Homeschool and Steady Mom Two weeks ago I began a short series on math by explaining how our family decided to approach this subject in a non-traditional way. If you missed that post, I'd recommend reading it first before continuing this one. Today I …
8 ways to raise art-smart kids
Written by Laura Grace Weldon of Free Range Learning My seven-year-old daughter and I dressed up for a special evening out together. After years of attending Cleveland Orchestra children's programs and listening to stories of composers at home, she wanted to attend a "real" concert. We settled …
Authentic writing activities for kids and teens
Written by Angie Kauffman of Real Life at Home I have loved writing since I was a little girl. I was always writing stories and creating projects. It was just how I was naturally bent. Most of my kids have been considerably less enthusiastic about writing. Because of their natural inclination …