Stories have been a part of human history from the very beginning and have been used as a powerful teaching tool throughout the centuries. Teaching through stories is a wonderful way to approach lessons in your homeschool, as well. Jim Weiss is a household name among many homeschoolers. He made … [Read more...] about The Value of Teaching Through Stories with Jim Weiss
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Raising a Good Man with Nathan Clarkson
How do you raise a good man? And come to think of it...what exactly does it mean to be a "good" man? Nathan Clarkson explored this very idea in his new book, Good Man, and he was kind enough to come back on the show and talk to us about what that looks like. There is a shortage of good men in our … [Read more...] about Raising a Good Man with Nathan Clarkson
Noteworthy Online Piano Lessons for Your Kids with Joseph Hoffman, Founder of Hoffman Academy
Do you consider music lessons a priority in your homeschool? There are so many possibilities when it comes to curriculum and we've got to make sure the basics are covered...is music really worth teaching, too? When you've got multiple kiddos in multiple stages of development the thought of … [Read more...] about Noteworthy Online Piano Lessons for Your Kids with Joseph Hoffman, Founder of Hoffman Academy
You’re Not Behind: Math-U-See with Steve Demme
Are you "behind" in math? So often I hear moms say, "We're so behind in math" as if a true education means learning certain things at specific times.Join us today as Steve Demme of Math-U-See talks about how the program came to be and why it seems to click with so many Outside-the-Box … [Read more...] about You’re Not Behind: Math-U-See with Steve Demme
Finding Your New Normal
The tests have been done. The evaluation complete. Diagnosis announced. Prognosis assumed. Your child has _________…fill in the blank. All of a sudden, you are forced to flip your life upside down to better understand it. Somebody took your rose-colored glasses and exchanged them for a pair of … [Read more...] about Finding Your New Normal
Our Favorite “Special Needs Friendly” Curriculum
We have been homeschooling on and off for about five years now and although I love to search the Internet for a new special needs friendly curriculum, I have definitely settled on a few favorites. These are my go-to curriculums when I am planning our year or refining our term; I am pretty sure … [Read more...] about Our Favorite “Special Needs Friendly” Curriculum