Never let your schooling interrupt your education.
Written by Marla Taviano "Remember, girls,” I say to my daughters, looking them each in the eye (I actually have to look up at two of the three now—when did this happen??), “we do not say THAT WORD here in Cambodia. Got it?” They nod. Got it, Mom. The next day, we're out and about, and …
How a certified teacher chose unschooling for her kidsRead More
Written by Kari Patterson of Sacred Mundane. When he showed up with our dinner, I could barely believe my eyes — this was a kid! What kind of kid does this?? Let me explain. My husband frequents a local coffee shop, and gets to know the baristas. He had often chatted with one in particular, a …
Written by Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers Homeschooling has many undeniable benefits. It offers one-on-one personalized instruction, flexibility, and an unparalleled opportunity to tailor courses to each student’s needs. However, there are some areas in which it can fall short if …
Written by children's author Caroline Starr Rose As a former teacher, I’m well aware that writing isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Can I let you in on a little secret? It’s not always my thing, either. This is a strange confession coming from a children’s author, but an important one, I …
Practice, explore, play! Helping kids enjoy the writing processRead More
Written by Jamie Martin of Simple Homeschool Jonathan and I sat at our local Panera Bread, enjoying a mother-son afternoon date. We ordered hot chocolate and played a favorite game to get started. But then he wanted to get down to the real fun he'd been anticipating. I opened my laptop and we …
