Creating a visual schedule for kids ~ Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and founder of Steady Mom Young children love bright colors and pretty pictures. Moms of young children love peace and a semblance of rhythm in the home. Is there a way to merge the two? Yes! A visual …
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The Worst Reason to Homeschool
Six years ago, after I became a mother for the first time, I began getting to know other mothers in the community where we lived. A few of these seasoned moms homeschooled their kids. Back then, I didn't know anything about homeschooling. Like many, I thought it seemed just a little...different. …
Free range learning (Good Reads on Simple Homeschool)
Like most homeschoolers, I love reading and discussing good books. I also enjoy sharing them with my readers, so I'm happy to have the chance to introduce you today to Free-Range Learning:How Homescholing Changes Everything by Laura Grace Weldon. As someone who pursues interest-led learning with …
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Join our curriculum fair!
the sunset Elijah and I watched during our flight across the Atlantic Jet lag has just about cleared away from my brain now that we've been in England for a few days. This is good--it means I'm coherent enough to invite you to join in as we finish up our curriculum fair later this week. I hope …
Gearing up for a month overseas
Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and Steady Mom Something exciting is happening in our family tomorrow. We leave on a trip we've been planning for years --a month in England. Why England? Well, my husband Steve is British. All of his family (my children's grandparents, …