When I first started homeschooling, like many new homeschoolers, I attempted to recreate a version of school at home. And it didn’t go well. Thankfully, our homeschool has evolved since those early days. Nowadays, our homeschool routine centers around...
As homeschooling parents, we all know that reading aloud is arguably the most important thing we can do for our children’s future success. And yet, sometimes, we lose our read-aloud rhythm. How to Make Read Alouds Work for Your Family Bedtime is the perfect...
When you hear the word gifted, what immediately pops into your head? Do you think of the straight-A student? Or, a musical prodigy? A prolific artist? A pint-sized mathematician? Do you assume that everything comes easily to a gifted child? That he has a leg up over...
As a lifelong New Englander, one of my favorite things to experience is the transition from winter to spring. As the days lengthen and the sun shines brighter, we open our windows and turn our faces toward the sun. Everyone is happier, lighter. There is an energy that...
I am a nature lover. One of my all-time favorite books is this one right here. I would much prefer to spend my time outdoors than inside. Still, sometimes and for whatever reason, it’s hard to get those kids out there. Last winter was brutal. A poorly-timed home...
