Parenting Gifted, Asynchronous Kids
Parenting gifted, asynchronous kids can be challenging. Add homeschool to the mix and it’s even more of a ride. Here’s how to do it.
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Top 10 Places to Read Aloud
In order to raise readers, you must expose your children to a variety of positive reading experiences early on and often. These early experiences will foster a natural love of the written word. Read aloud early. Read aloud often. Read aloud even when your children can read independently.
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50 Things To Add To Your Spring Bucket List
The weather is getting warmer and it’s time to make your spring bucket list! Here are 50 ideas to try with your kids this year!
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Gameschooling: Making Space for Play in Your Homeschool Day
Gameschooling refers to homeschooling with games. Gameschoolers use games as part of their homeschool curriculum. I am convinced that, with a little planning, you could create an entire curriculum using educational board games and high-quality read alouds.
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How to Make Read Alouds Work for Your Homeschool Family
How to make read alouds work for your family. We all know that reading aloud is important for children. Here’s how to make read-alouds work for your family.
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10 Ways to Wear Kids Out When the Weather Isn’t Cooperating
Last winter was brutal. A poorly-timed home renovation, every virus that crossed our path, and the snowiest winter ever in NH. All of these things made for a conglomeration of crabbiness that lasted from November until almost April. This winter, I’m determined to make up for lost time. If this winter ends up being a repeat of last winter, I am prepared.
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6 Truths About Gifted Kids
Yup, I just used the G-word. Did you cringe just now, when you read it? To be honest, I still cringe a little too. As the mother of a profoundly gifted and twice-exceptional child, I think that gifted is a terrible label; it brings to mind images of beautifully-wrapped packages with neatly tied bows. Our gifted reality is sometimes beautiful but complicated and challenging and anything but neat. When folks hear the word gifted, they tend to make assumptions.
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