Written by contributor Jena Borah of Yarns of the Heart Do you know about summer setback? Education researchers say a child can lose up to two months of reading achievement between May and August. If this happens every summer, children can lose up to a year and a half between 1st and 6th grade …
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Q&A Friday: What curricula do you plan to use next year? (2012 curriculum fair)
Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and Steady Mom Over the past month we've heard from all of our contributors, each sharing the resources we've found helpful (or not helpful!), along with our homeschooling plans for the upcoming school year. I hope you've found this helpful …
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Classical afterschooling (Curriculum Fair 2012)
Written by Tsh Oxenreider of Simple Mom. Ages of my children: 7, 4, & almost 2 Educational philosophies I pull from: Classical, Interest-Led Learning A few weeks ago, I spent the weekend visiting Peace Hill Press and its founder, Susan Wise Bauer. Known for fostering a modern-day movement …
Of America and war (2012 curriculum fair)
Ages of my kids at home: 15 and 11 1/2 Educational Philosophy Influences: Literature-based, Eclectic, College-Bound I am so excited about this upcoming year! I have always maintained that educational flexibility is the highlight of home education, and 2012-13 will be one of those years that …
Buffet-Style Homeschooling (2012 Curriculum Fair)
One of the most common complaints I hear from new-to-homeschooling moms is, "There are so many choices! I just need somebody to tell me what to do and I'll do it." Well, I've got news for you, Mamas. Choosing a curriculum is just the beginning. Several curricula actually offer choices within …
