As a homeschool parent, you may have given up your career, even if it was only a job. You have sacrificed various ways you could be spending your time to, instead, give it to your child. This is a beautiful thing for your child. But it can be really hard on you.
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I have been trying to write again about dysgraphia for a while now, but it has been hard. I wanted to come back to it, because my youngest child has it, and it is nothing like what it was like with my oldest.
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If you are feeling some stress about the start of the school year, remember, it's ok to relax a bit. Everything counts, even the fun stuff.
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We are trying out DuoLingo for Spanish this year. But I've got a secret that makes it work WAY better than expected....
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I once said, “Sure, I’m a homeschooler, but not the kind that teaches Latin or something.” Shortly thereafter, my oldest child announced a desire to learn Latin.
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There is no reason to stress about teaching science. Science is all around us. Here are some simple ideas to help you open the door to scientific discovery!
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Have you ever heard of “whole-to-parts" or “parts-to-whole” learning? These are two different methods of teaching. They occur in math, language arts, science, and other curriculums. However, programs often don’t advertise which method they use. And the truth is, your child may learn better with one method than the other. Knowing how to spot the difference may be a big help...
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What did your child learn to do this year that isn’t on a standardized test? Don't forget to celebrate the learning that you can't test for.
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It is ok to let your kids "fail" at art projects. They might actually learn more by doing it wrong.
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Do you struggle with making and keeping a homeschool schedule? Have you tried writing out exactly what you plan to do each day only to have those plans crash and burn? Let me tell you what we have found that works for us.
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