Never let your schooling interrupt your education.
Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and founder of Steady Mom During the traditional school year, you're probably a bit more stringent when it comes to allocating your time. After all, there's so much to squeeze in: the lessons, the chores, the laundry, the meals, the …
A Lighthearted Summer Reading List for Kids (& Moms, Too!)Read More
Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and founder of Steady Mom This month at Simple Homeschool one of our themes has been giving children a global mindset. Jena provided us with an excellent unit study last week, which culminated in a celebratory feast from the country of your …
Travel the World from your Dining Table (Recipe: Liberian Jollof Rice)Read More
Reading books about other places and cultures opens up a previously unknown world for children and adults alike. Picture books have an added dimension: a visual feast within their illustrations. Sunny, colorful worlds. Quiet, dramatic worlds. Peaceful worlds. Chaotic worlds. As I mentioned …
One of the most exciting parts of the homeschooling lifestyle is inviting those in our families on the journey with us. Looking back on my childhood I wish I had learned more practical life skills, like cooking and sewing, from those in my family. But I spent most of my days in a school building, …
Grandma, Will You Read to Me: Learning with Extended FamilyRead More
When we first started homeschooling, I saw summer as a way of preparing for the next year--a few months to dedicate to intense schooling and perhaps, complete half of the next grade-level. Looking back, I clearly see that this was a totally unrealistic goal, not to mention an unpleasant way to …
