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How to Homeschool with the Unschooling Method
The unschooling method is based on the teachings of John Holt. Holt was a modern educator and author who came up with the word: Unschooling. He pinpointed problems with the traditional school…
Hand Exercises for Children Learning Music
Guest post contributed by Jennifer Hughes Hand exercises help children develop coordination, strength, and dexterity in the hand muscles to be able to play the piano well. Learning to play…
Budget-Friendly Tips on How to Limit Screen Time
Guest post contributed by Kristin Louis When you were younger you didn’t have all these handheld devices glued to your hands and eyes. Instead, you played outside with chalk, rode your…
Kid Activities that Encourage a Heart of Gratitude
This post is written by a guest contributor. November is the time of year when we start thinking about what we are grateful for, but we should have a heart of gratitude all year long. How…
How to Homeschool with the Traditional Method
The traditional method of homeschooling is home education that follows the traditional school model. This philosophy of education uses structured plans and textbooks. It's especially useful if…
Our Preschool Homeschooling Journey!
Guest Post by Amanda Sims (Mom of 9) I think there’s a misconception of what preschool needs to be. It seems that most people assume preschool is just like kindergarten only for three and…
Tips for Homeschooling with Prader-Willi Syndrome
Have you ever heard of the term “accidental homeschooler”? Well, that was our family. Before kids, I did have dreams of homeschooling but when I was blessed through foster care with a…
Tips For Homeschooling When Mom is Under the Weather
Why would I want to do school when I’m not feeling well? Shouldn’t I just take the day off and rest? There’s no way I could stay focused. We’ll just make up the work later. I’m…
How about that New Start?
The new year is well underway. The holidays are behind us and we are all thinking about how to finish off our year. This is the time I like to stop and reflect on how our school year is going…