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methods & philosophies

Toe-Dipping into Homeschooling

November 12, 2024 //  by Lusi Austin

Toe-Dipping into Homeschooling ~ Written by Lusi Austin of That Homeschool Life Imagine it's a hot, summer's day here in Australia. There is no place I'd rather be than near the ocean or our local river, dipping my toes into the cool water. Sometimes, just dipping my toe in is enough and other …

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Category: methods & philosophiesTag: interest-led learning, unschooling

Interest-Led Learning When Your Child Only Likes Video Games

September 10, 2024 //  by Shawna Wingert

Interest-Led Learning When Your Child Only Likes Video Games ~ Written by Shawna Wingert of Different by Design Learning I was on the phone with another homeschooling mom last week. She was trying to work through how to best teach her twelve-year-old son without the resistance that was a daily …

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Category: methods & philosophiesTag: interest-led learning, video games

9 Educational Philosophies Defined (UPDATED!)

June 5, 2024 //  by Jamie C. Martin

9 Educational Philosophies Defined (UPDATED!) ~ Written by Jamie C. Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and Introverted Moms Hi friends! I'm here again with another installment in my new Simple Homeschool series, in which I’m updating past content to keep it fresh and useful for all of …

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Category: methods & philosophiesTag: charlotte mason, classical, jamie, leadership education, literature, montessori, oak meadow, sonlight, sonlight literature, then and now, unit study, unschooling

The Downsides of Homeschooling

May 21, 2024 //  by Jessica Waldock

The Downsides of Homeschooling ~ Written by Jessica Waldock of The Waldock Way Homeschooling, just like any educational choice, comes with pros and cons to consider. We often talk about the advantages of homeschooling.  Bu let’s talk today about the elephant in the room: the downsides of …

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7 Characteristics of a Charlotte Mason Education (UPDATED!)

May 7, 2024 //  by Jamie C. Martin

7 Characteristics of a Charlotte Mason Education (UPDATED!) ~ Written by Jamie C. Martin of Simple Homeschool Welcome back to my newest Simple Homeschool series, in which I’m going back in time to share my thoughts as a retired homeschool mom after 15 years of active duty. ;) This month I …

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Category: methods & philosophiesTag: art, charlotte mason, dictation, jamie, literature, music, narration, nature study, podcast, simple homeschool podcast, then and now

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