What if I told you there is a skill that will help prepare your child for any job he might pursue in the future? And what if this skill was so attainable, that you wouldn't have to purchase a fancy curriculum or join an elite co-op to access it? The pandemic that rocked 2020 has thrown us many ... Read More about The Critical Skill of Creativity, with Chad Stewart, award-winning and bestselling author of Britfield & the Lost Crown
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Homeschool Rhythms: Group Work
So far in this "Homeschool Rhythms" series we've talked about morning time, narration, and getting ready. Today let's talk about group work! When you ask a seasoned homeschooler about structuring the day, you will often hear the same refrain: "combine as many subjects as you can." Group work is ... Read More about Homeschool Rhythms: Group Work
Homeschool Rhythms: Get Ready
I have no doubt that when my children are grown people, making their way in the world, they will hear the faint refrain of my voice when they roll out of bed and get ready for their day: “Attitude-dressed-bed” And again after they have ... Read More about Homeschool Rhythms: Get Ready
The Importance of Humor in Our Homeschool with Betsy Jenkins
Homeschooling is not for the faint of heart. It requires endurance and initiative. It requires sacrifice and diligence. But it also requires something you might not realize…a sense of humor. We homeschool moms can be so serious; the stakes are high! We’re going against the grain! What if we mess ... Read More about The Importance of Humor in Our Homeschool with Betsy Jenkins
Homeschool Rhythms: Narration
If there is a quintessential practice in Charlotte Mason’s approach to education, it is the act of narration. You can pick and choose which living books you want to read, you can use watercolors or not in your nature journaling, and you can dictate your own routine in a way that best fits your ... Read More about Homeschool Rhythms: Narration
Homeschool Rhythms: Morning Time
Today I'm going to kick off a series on homeschool rhythms. One of the most frequently asked questions I get is "how do I structure my day?" or some variation of that. In just a minute we'll start at the very beginning with the idea of morning time but first I want to give you a snapshot of what you ... Read More about Homeschool Rhythms: Morning Time