Written by Cait Curley of My Little Poppies It happens every year, without fail, and I don't know if it is my age or what, but each year it gets a little bit worse. And, sometimes, it strikes all of a sudden, out of the blue... er- gray. The homeschool year starts off okay. Great even! We …
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How to create a transcript as relaxed homeschoolers
Written by Kara Anderson A few years ago, I had a panic going on. My son was starting middle school, and I felt like we had to get serious. After years of interest-led learning, and the gentleness of Waldorf, I convinced myself that we needed to switch gears and be able to clearly. quantify. …
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Literature and Learning Differences: The Power of Story
Written by Shawna Wingert of Not the Former Things For years, I have felt like a read aloud failure. I love books. I worked in the library all through college, and spend far too much money buying books on Amazon because they will deliver them to my door in just two days time. My boys, however, …
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10 key questions as you consider extracurriculars
Written by Kari Patterson A note from Jamie: Kari's post today is longer than usual, but so worthwhile. I hope you'll pour yourself a cup of tea or coffee, and pop over to the site when you have ten minutes to ponder and enjoy it! I will never forget the day my daughter quietly posed the …
How (and why!) to add fun to your homeschool this year
Written by Kara S. Anderson We are on the cusp of another school year. Are you ready mama? Wait … Before you think I’m asking if your curriculum has arrived, or if your No. 2 pencils are all sharpened, I’m actually asking about something else. I’m wondering if you feel ready to have a …
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