Classic literature. Living books. Fairy Tales... If any of these phrases describe your homeschooling experience, you will inevitably come face to face with a very large book containing the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen. If you are committed to reading unabridged literature (and … [Read more...] about Must-Read Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen
1st grade
Break Week for Those Who Homeschool Year Round
This week is a break week for us. Yes, even those of us who homeschool year round need to do this to prevent burnout...not just for the teacher, but also for the kids. Our homeschool operates in 12-week terms but 12 weeks was too long to go without a break. We ended up taking the last week of the … [Read more...] about Break Week for Those Who Homeschool Year Round
Summer Schedule & Curriculum 2016
Hot off the press...our summer schedule & curriculum! Just to be clear, this is what our best days look like - the day I persevere to have. That being said, many days do not actually go like this. I keep our daily routine up on our fridge for days I feel really frazzled and off, then I can see … [Read more...] about Summer Schedule & Curriculum 2016
Exciting News from Hoffman Academy
Last summer I wrote a post reviewing Hoffman Academy, telling you how to get free piano lessons for your kids (or you!). Today I have a guest post with more exciting news from our friends at Hoffman Academy... Joseph Hoffman has always wanted one thing, for more people to be able to learn … [Read more...] about Exciting News from Hoffman Academy
Why “All About Reading” Really is All That
I received a complimentary level of All About Reading in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Please read my disclaimer in the footer for more information. I adore reading. It's not just a pastime in our home...more like an obsession. Books can be found in every room of the … [Read more...] about Why “All About Reading” Really is All That
How to Get Your Child to do Something He Doesn’t Want to Do
"I don't want to go to school!" And he meant it. Many kids will be apprehensive about trying something new or doing an undesirable activity, but it seems that for children with autism - where the world is very black and white - it is near impossible to get them to change their minds. So … [Read more...] about How to Get Your Child to do Something He Doesn’t Want to Do