Here’s how to handle the dreaded socialization question that you’ll inevitably get when you reveal that you homeschool. Find out how homeschooling provides advantages for socialization instead of drawbacks!
Socialization: Doing It Right In Our Homeschool Read Post »
Kids chores do not have to be boring or feel like a punishment. There is a simple and wonderfully beneficial way to get kids to do chores and cleaning happily, without the argument, the nagging, or the power struggle.
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Deschooling is often described as the time your child needs to recuperate once you remove them from institutional education. What if your homeschooled children haven’t spent even one day in school, but YOU’VE spent roughly ten full calendar years in school? Who needs to deschool in this situation?
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To my surprise, our best result has been to completely drop the kindergarten math curriculum. Here are some tips to make sure your kindergarten math time nurtures your five- or six-year-old child’s natural love for learning.
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This side-by-side comparison of homeschooling vs public school will help you determine which path to take. Written by a mom who has taught both, if is filled with home truths and practical encouragement. If you are doubting you’ve made the right choice, read this!
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For many homeschooling moms foreign language is elusive. Which is why we wanted to bring you these foreign language tips and resources to make it easier for you to know how to successfully incorporate language learning into your homeschooling.
Foreign Language Tips for Homeschoolers and Resources to Make it Easier Read Post »
A living math book presents mathematical concepts in real life context, through the power of story. A living math book is not a text book but a book with a storyline, which happens to have math skills integrated into the plot.
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I honestly don’t remember what it was that was finally the straw that broke the camel’s back. I’m not certain if it was some sort of content that drove me over the edge, or just the fact that my family was drawn to it like insects to a light. Whatever that last straw was, it was significant. Unhooking the digital satellite receiver from my television box, I tossed it in the top of my closet. I was determined that I was finished allowing television to rule the roost in my household.
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With Teacher Appreciation Week coming up, the question comes to mind: “Is there a Homeschool Teacher Appreciation Day? How does that work?” Should homeschool moms celebrate Teacher Appreciation Day? How? That’s a good question. After all, we mothers are the ones that do the planning and the work, so wouldn’t we just be throwing a party day for ourselves?
What Does The Homeschool Mom Want For Teacher Appreciation Day? Read Post »
Looking for a fun, easy (and a wee bit messy) Easter art project for your older kids and tweens? Okay, maybe you don’t want messy, but I bet your kids will love getting their fingers sticky with Mod Podge! I will give you step-by-step instructions for creating a cute, colorful Easter art piece with which your kids can decorate their rooms. And, I’ve got options if your kids aren’t interested in “cutesy” Easter baskets.
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