Where Did the Curiosity Go?
There is an intrinsic curiosity we are born with. It is what gets us identifying where a sound is...
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Category: Schools of Thought
Learn it by Heart!
A fond memory I have is listening to Grandma quote poems around the fireplace. As a child, I...
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Finishing Strong
For many of us, this is the time of year we really try to hit the books hard. The holidays are over, and now is the time to get down to business. But some of us might be feeling a bit of burn-out.
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Middle Grades… the Big Transition
How does a parent go from hands-on, exploratory, interest-driven learning in the early grades to...
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Social Emotional Intelligence
Social Emotional Learning: I am sure you have heard the phrase. It’s the new buzz word circulating...
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You Don’t Have to Join a Co-Op
Homeschooling used to be just that, homeschooling. Home was the center. The goings-on at home...
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September is for Tweaking
Summer is over and homeschooling is underway! We’ve been excited to return to our non-summertime...
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Finding your Teaching Place
Have you ever met someone who is just the most natural teacher and thought, that is SO not me? I...
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Navigating Math & ELA Speed Bumps
So your school year has started, you’re a few weeks in, and the best laid plans seem not to be...
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Working Towards Independence
It’s what we want as parents. It’s what our students want as learners. But how does it happen? How...
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The Life of Tiny
My kids were drawn to the miniature: minifigures and mini playhouses; mini this and mini that....
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The Struggle is REAL
Understanding a new subject or concept can make students feel deflated or defeated, which can lead...
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