You probably have a clear idea of what learning looks like inside the four walls of a school building. But when starting to consider home education, suddenly the learning view gets a little murky. Should I put desks in my basement, stick up a flag, and start the day with the pledge of …
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Educational Philosophies Defined, Part II
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 …
6 Ways to Banish the Winter Homeschooling Blues
For many of us, February marks the middle of our homeschooling year. Halfway through, and spirits begin to sag. In many locations, winter clouds hover overhead, preventing little bodies from releasing stores of unused energy. It's enough to make a homeschooling parent feel a little....under the …
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 …