Do you ever look around in the middle of your chaotic homeschool day and wish you could talk to someone who had been-there-done-that and lived to tell the tale? How few of us, however, have those wise, experienced, veteran homeschool moms living nearby! Many of you are new homeschoolers, and perhaps you’re swimming against the tide of your family or community’s expectations. Many of you have … [Read more...] about Words of Wisdom from Veteran Homeschool Moms – Homeschool Generations: Part 2
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A Guide to Classical Homeschooling
This Guide to Classical Homeschooling helps explain what this method is and why it might be the right one for you. There are also tons of resources for implementing the Classical Education Method in your homeschool. Classical Homeschooling is just one of various homeschool methods you may be using, or looking to use in your homeschool. It’s also just one of the methods I cover in this … [Read more...] about A Guide to Classical Homeschooling
What do Homeschool Methods Look Like In Real Life?
Homeschooling does not fit into one box. In fact, I'd be willing to say that no two homeschools look alike. In this series I am going to dive deep into the major homeschool methods. What are they? How do they work in daily life? Where can I find resources for each homeschool method? These are the questions I will answer, to offer you insight and practical help for choosing and … [Read more...] about What do Homeschool Methods Look Like In Real Life?
Nurturing Brave Writers
On any ordinary day, after we have put in a good share of work, you can find us gathered at the table sharing a pot of tea. After everyone is settled with tea and cinnamon toast, I open a book of poems and read one. We might return to the poem again in the coming days. But that's the heart of our simple practice--tea and toast, poems and nurturing brave writers. I first came across this … [Read more...] about Nurturing Brave Writers
Consider This by Karen Glass
There's an idea popular in some homeschooling circles that the classical model and Charlotte Mason homeschooling are very different things. The first is for serious scholars, the second is a less rigorous course of study. In her book Consider This: Charlotte Mason and the Classical Tradition, Karen Glass clarifies both the historic tradition that Charlotte Mason writes out of and the sometimes … [Read more...] about Consider This by Karen Glass
Tapestry of Grace Homeschool Curriculum for Family-Style Learning
Have you found a homeschool curriculum you and your children absolutely love? One that is a perfect fit for everyone's learning style? A nice match for the age range of your household? That, my friends, is how I feel about Tapestry of Grace. Note: Since I first shared this review, I have the perspective of the years of rich education Tapestry has afforded us. I shared recent updates here at The … [Read more...] about Tapestry of Grace Homeschool Curriculum for Family-Style Learning
The Discovery of Deduction from Classical Academic Press
If the thought of teaching logic has you feeling a little bit intimidated - there's no need to be! Classical Academic Press provides solid (and fun!) logic programs that will help you teach logic (and learn a little bit yourself). Their motto, "Classical subjects creatively taught", is definitely present in all of their programs, including The Discovery of Deduction. I received this product … [Read more...] about The Discovery of Deduction from Classical Academic Press
How to Homeschool Middle School
When your children reach middle school age you start to realize that homeschooling has made a slight shift. Kids are older and ready for some independence (but not too much!). They have more questions and want to discuss everything with you (and may even question everything you ask them to do). It comes with the territory - and age. If you're looking for some advice and encouragement about … [Read more...] about How to Homeschool Middle School
The Art of Argument {from Classical Academic Press}
Do you teach logic in your homeschool? When we first began homeschooling I didn’t realize there was such a subject to teach but now it’s one of our favorite classes thanks to Classical Academic Press! Their course, The Art of Argument, is a wonderful introduction to logic - focused on teaching informal fallacies. Classical Academic Press ‘Classical Subjects Creatively Taught’ is the motto at … [Read more...] about The Art of Argument {from Classical Academic Press}
Cycling Through History Homeschooling Multiple Ages
Many times in the last few years I've found myself saying that homeschooling is also continuing education for the homeschool mom. I've learned so much homeschooling my five children. One way I have learned many things is cycling through history homeschooling multiple ages. It has been a joy to learn rich history and have a picture of the timeline in my head. I didn't get the 'big picture' until I … [Read more...] about Cycling Through History Homeschooling Multiple Ages
Tapestry of Grace – An Update
More than five years ago I shared with you that Tapestry of Grace was the homeschooling fit for our family. When we started with Tapestry of Grace, my eldest child was in fourth grade. She has now graduated from our homeschool. I now have the perspective of the years of rich education Tapestry has afforded us. So here is a Tapestry of Grace update. "Have you found a curriculum you and your … [Read more...] about Tapestry of Grace – An Update
Tapestry of Grace Through the Years
I think the biggest learning curve with homeschooling is finding what works best for your family. Fortunately, for our family, Tapestry of Grace is a wonderful homeschooling fit. If you are on a curriculum search, I highly suggest you take a look at Tapestry of Grace. Because I am so grateful that we found this curriculum early in our homeschooling, I share with you today – Tapestry of Grace … [Read more...] about Tapestry of Grace Through the Years