Author: Deanne Crawford

Reading Readiness

Posted by Deanne Crawford | Jul 31, 2015 | Academics | 0 |

As homeschool parents, one of the greatest fears we face is teaching our children to read.

Expanding Your “Classroom” Into the Outdoors

Posted by Deanne Crawford | Apr 13, 2015 | Academics | 0 |

As the Mom of outdoor-loving children, I quickly recognized the value of guided exploration outside of the four walls I always associated with our “classroom.” The keys here are gentle encouragement, accessible tools and bountiful time.

Cooking in the Classroom

Posted by Deanne Crawford | Feb 4, 2015 | Academics | 0 |

During the slower paced winter seasons, you will typically find the consultants researching and writing workshops for the upcoming convention season. To be honest, this is one of our favorite activities.

Rabbit Trails

Posted by Deanne Crawford | Sep 12, 2014 | Schools of Thought | 0 |

Rabbit Trails are those pesky little topics that often will “pop up” during a unit study. Many times they have loose ties to the topic being studied, but often are not a perfect go-along.

Top Ten Reasons to Use Unit Studies

Posted by Deanne Crawford | Aug 8, 2014 | Academics | 0 |

Whether you’re contemplating trying your first unit study or you’ve already completed more than you can count, whether you’re a homeschool newbie or a seasoned veteran, we’ve compiled a list of the top ten reasons to use unit studies in your homeschool – regardless of what it may look like!