Written by Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley of My Little Poppies I've mentioned before that our family takes a structured summer break. I didn't set out to be a year-round homeschooler. In fact, I'd like nothing more than a lazy summer filled with simple pleasures: Lemonade stands Rootbeer …
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ALL NEW! Summer Book Club
Written by Jamie C. Martin Welcome, welcome, welcome, friends! I've been getting questions from many of you, asking if I'll be running a book club again this summer, and the answer is YES!! We'll be using my newly released book, Introverted Mom, as our ticket to a literary tour around the …
4 ways to dip your feet into unschooling this summer
Written by Purva Brown of The Classical Unschooler It's officially that time of year when planning for next year's curriculum is more fun than completing this year's. Every spring, it's like clockwork. Allergies and the last-few-weeks-doldrums hit right about the same time. Right along with …
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Cure boredom in your homeschool with family traditions
Written by Jessica Smartt of Smartter Each Day I remember the exact moment I knew I wanted to homeschool. I was seven months pregnant with my firstborn. (What can I say? I’m a planner.) I was reading a homeschooling manifesto by Leigh Bortins, founder of homeschooling co-op Classical …
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3 life lessons from an unexpected classic
Written by Jonathan D. Martin A note from Jamie: Today I have parental bragging honors! I hope by sharing my son Jonathan's (age 14) post you will be encouraged. It shows what can happen when you fill your kids early years with good books--it eventually translates into a young adult with ideas to …
