Posts specifically about homeschooling or learning in a home environment.
When I read Recipes for Play (reviewed on Rebecca Reads), I started feeling the urge to try something messy and drastically different. I saved some newsprint and bought paints. To learn about the geography of the United States, we made a three-dimensional paper mache model of the United States. I learned to let mess in, and
It is time to start thinking about Back to School. For those of us who homeschool, by August it sometimes actually is back to homeschool time! Are you getting overwhelmed at the thought of homeschooling kindergarten? Are you homeschooling for the first time? It’s not that bad. Below are some of my thoughts on my
A few years ago in British Columbia, there was a province-wide teacher strike. For months, the government and the teachers were unable to reach an agreement that would allow the teachers back in school. For the children, that meant that half a million school children remained home for the first few months of the school year.
As a homeschooling mom I know that it is really not easy to always be the one taking care of the kids and teaching them and following up. The more I think about Valentines Day, the more I wanted to do something for my fellow homeschooling moms who put so much time into homeschooling and
Every August is the same. We all start getting cranky and annoyed with each other. I always realize what we need: we need to get back in to routines. I said recently that having “to do lists” is a good way to learn to accept responsibility. I have found that having a planned schedule likewise helps
It took a while, but I could finally say that my teenager FINALLY got to a relatively independent stage in his learning. Helping my fourth-grade daughter gain this sense of independence was not quite as smooth. She still wanted my constant attention and approval, which is obviously understandable. But to encourage her independence, I gave her
We love our local homeschool co-op! We take and teach classes there each school year. Each year, our co-op parents submit classes they are interested in teaching. Then, all parents submit feedback on which classes they would most like to enroll their kids in. The winners are slated as classes. Here is a gigantic list
I can always use more ideas on being a better teacher. I love to teach — not just my own kids (although we have our moments) but also other people’s children in co-op. But I don’t have a teaching degree! I’m always hopeful I’ll find more “teacher development” books or resources to help me better
Disclaimer: I received compensation to write this review, but these thoughts are all my own. In fact, I plan to keep using the Homeschool Planet Online Planner as we move on to a new year of homeschooling. I recently brought my youngest back home from public school, midyear. She thrives on routine and order, but she’s
Whether it’s bitter cold outside or the snow is coming down just a bit too much, some days we find we’re stuck inside a bit too much. Homeschooling is hard, but when we’re stuck inside due to the weather, our moods go downhill. Are you facing the same difficulties? When regular school is not a great
You know how when you fly on an airplane, you are instructed to, in case of emergency, take care of your own oxygen mask before helping your child? This is self care at it’s most basic. We cannot help others if we are not breathing. Taking care of myself first before homeschooling is as important as getting
The decision to homeschool is a big one, since homeschooling can change the whole tempo of your lifestyle. If you are deciding of whether or not to homeschool, the following pros and cons of homeschooling may help you make up your mind. Contents Socialization OpportunitiesCons of Homeschooling SocializationPros of Homeschooling SocializationSeeking Higher Education and WorkCons
