My First Homeschool Graduate
Well, friends, I have finally reached what many see as that long-sought after portion of the...
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Tag: siblings
Strengthening Sibling Relationships
I grew up with only one sister—four years younger than me. We attended public school and were...
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Building Sibling Relationships
One of the many advantages to homeschooling is building relationships with your family. I grew up...
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What I Wish I Would Have Known
This year marks over 15 years of home educating for our family! During these years I have learned...
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Sibling Time
I used to shy away from the idea of pairing up my older kids with my younger kids in what is...
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One-On-One Time
While watching a large family being interviewed by skeptics on national television, one of the...
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Can I Really Teach With Littles in the Home?
On certain days my preteens rush through their schoolwork so they can go off and do their own...
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Adding Another Child to the Mix
Adding a child to the homeschooling mix can seem a bit overwhelming. Having a newborn or a toddler is a piece of cake compared to the day you wake up and realize that your little one is ready to “start school.” When you start purchasing curriculum, it becomes official.
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The Trickle-Down Effect
I walked in the school room the other day and the 4-year-old boy had written a whole host of numbers on the chalk board that I’d never taught him to write. Last time I checked, we were still working on a few letters.
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Homeschooling Multiple Children
Like many parents, I went full force when it came to homeschooling my first child. When the second one came into the picture, the challenge was learning how to properly divide my attention between them while being sure they were both effectively learning. Can I successfully teach multiple children of differing ages?
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Benefits for Younger Siblings
Homeschooling isn’t just for the school aged crew. Homeschooling has many benefits for the younger children too.
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