After reading several books, hearing different speakers, and talking to some homeschool friends, I came to the conclusion that more is not necessarily better. Doing cursive handwriting at four years old does not make my child any smarter than if he learns at nine years old.
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Most of our language arts curriculum choices fall into three different “camps” – traditional, Charlotte Mason, and classical – and, of course, there are variations and blendings of these.
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Yes. You read the title right. Teaching a child to read can be done in only one easy step. So, here goes:
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Do you have a subject that isn’t your favorite which makes it difficult for you to teach? Well, you are not alone. I am not a master of every subject that I teach my daughters. Honestly, I have a hard time with history. It’s not that I am incapable or that I despise the subject, it’s simply not my favorite subject therefore it makes it a bit difficult for me to teach.
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There are dozens of choices on the market. My favorite way to teach Geography is in the context of History or Literature. The reason is simple, not only will combining Geography study with History or Literature will save you time and aggravation. It’ll make the lesson that much memorable as more connections are made in the brain.
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Paint. Glitter. Glue. Markers and pencils. Chalk and paper. Tiny pieces of paper. Did I mention glitter? Yuck! There, I said it. I do not enjoy kid’s art.
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Including Art in your homeschool can seem simultaneously exciting and daunting. Supplies and projects can overwhelm. Where do you start? What if art is not your “thing”?
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I can remember in my early days of homeschooling, talking to a veteran Homeschool mom about a phonics curriculum I had just purchased. I boasted that I would be able to use it for each subsequent child. She smiled sweetly, put her hand on my arm and told me gently, “It may not work for your other children. One size does not fit all!”
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Everyone has those kinds of days, right? There are multiple appointments that have to be attended. Company is coming and your refrigerator is bare. The kids are sick, the dogs need their shots, and your husband needs you to run an errand for him.
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Has your child ever had to write a biography report, kicking and screaming the whole way?
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Before I had kids I knew everything about them. I mean, I was a Child Development major for pete’s sake. I studied hard, read a lot of books, took a bunch of tests, and graduated Magna Cum Laude. I had this thing called kids mastered!
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If you follow a traditional school year calendar and think in quarterly increments, this 3rd quarter presents a unique opportunity to “git-er-done.”
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