When I was growing up, we stayed outside all the the time. We would go swimming at the creek, boating, hiking, farming, and just general playing. As an adult and having all boys, we still stay outside. Homeschooling has brought...
Read MoreThe month of May can be bittersweet in the homeschooling world. Where I live, May is when things are wrapping up and coming to a close. Other parts of the country still have a good full month to go! Then, there are those of us...
Read MoreHome educators often experience the same difficulties as traditional school teachers in getting children to pay attention during times of instruction. Anyone, in fact, who has ever taught for any length of time will inevitably...
Read MoreStory Time Set out 3-5 books each week beginning with the Letter of the Week. Use your board books or picture books you already have in your house or plan ahead and utilize the library. Set aside a time during the day, I prefer...
Read MoreNAME PRACTICE You might be surprised by how fast a child can learn to write their name. Even before teaching my children all the letters of the alphabet, I begin with having them write their name! Most children have a special...
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