Last week we explored four educational methods--giving a brief overview of each and providing links for further research. So many methods exist that we could go on and on (& on!). For today, let's cover five more and what they look like from a homeschooler's perspective. 1. The Classical …
methods & philosophies
How to Build Your Family’s Homeschool
My kids love building miniature houses. I think most children their age share this same interest. Colorful Lego castles, cardboard Victorian mansions, popsicle stick cabins--our living room floor has seen them all. Homeschooling families have something in common with these structures my children …
Choosing Good Books for Your Children
Today let's talk about what we should read to our little ones. With thousands of children's books published each year, choosing can feel overwhelming. Poor quality literature may entertain, but it's also mind-numbing. High quality literature is thought-provoking as well as entertaining. It …
The Importance of Reading to Children: Where?
Last week I began a series about reading aloud to children. In my first post I wrote about why we should read to our children. This week I want to discuss where we should read to our little people. Where we read to them? Does it matter -- isn't the sofa a good spot? Yes, of course. In our house …
The Importance of Reading to Your Children
I recently finished The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease, which has sold over one million copies. Amazing! This book furthered my passion for children's literature, and inspired me to begin a series on the importance of reading with our children. Not that it's tough to excite me on this topic …