The Power of Play ~ Written by Kara S. Anderson I've been thinking a lot this summer about the importance of play, and how it can help kids dive deeply into learning. It began simply, with an idea – to put something out for my kids each Monday this summer that they could explore at their …
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How a certified teacher chose unschooling for her kids
How a certified teacher chose unschooling for her kids ~ Written by Marla Taviano "Remember, girls,” I say to my daughters, looking them each in the eye (I actually have to look up at two of the three now—when did this happen??), “we do not say THAT WORD here in Cambodia. Got it?” They …
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How my homeschool planning has changed this year
Written by Shawna Wingert of Not the Former Things. It's the middle of summer. Summer days for my family this year include a lighter, Harry Potter themed school schedule, lots of sprinklers and water play, and easy crafts that my boys can do on their own (outside of course!). Summer days also …
How to recover your lost love for learning
Written by Kari Patterson of Sacred Mundane. And then I tore the math workbook into pieces while my stricken son watched, and I knew something had to change. I closed my eyes. What's gone wrong here?? I'm ashamed to even share it here, but I'm guessing if any of you mamas is schooling a …