Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and founder of Steady Mom Handwriting curriculum is one of the first purchases new homeschooling parents make, eager to get their child started off on the journey of communicating through the written word. Learning to write their own name …
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4 Natural Ways to Learn on Vacation
Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and founder of Steady Mom Summer is almost officially here, and undoubtedly many of you are in the planning stages for a family vacation. Whether you're heading into the woods for a week of camping, venturing to the seaside, or boarding a plane …
10 Ways to Burnout as a Homeschooling Mother
I will never forget my first homeschooling conference. My sons were only two years old, so I reasoned I had plenty of time to spend researching all our educational options. I considered my attendance at the conference as part of my research. The weekend was life-changing in many ways. Profound …
Homeschooling an Only Child: The Pros and Cons
Large families make up one of homeschooling's stereotypes--a line of eight or more children, all following obediently behind Mom and Dad. Those of us who have been homeschooling long know both the truths and the realities of this picture. The truth is that plenty of families, large or small, find …
The 7 Keys of Great Teaching in Leadership Education
Leadership Education, also known as Thomas Jefferson Education, is a philosophy based on the style of education received by great leaders and thinkers throughout history. It centers around principles instead of a specific curriculum, seeks to honor children as individuals instead of teaching them …
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