Today we are going to examine narration, which is a very Charlotte-Masonish thing to do. I first discovered Charlotte Mason after I had been officially homeschooling for about six years. It was a re-discovery for all of us early homeschoolers back then. Susan Schaeffer Macauley’s book, For the … Read More…
It has been said that if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. While I am convinced that learning at home should be as organic and spontaneous as possible, I also believe that it should be orderly to be enjoyable and effective. Planning is a great part … Read More…
Read on to find out just what self control will do for you. Self-control is not supposed to keep us from having fun–it is supposed to make room for the lasting things that bring joy and satisfaction. Here’s an illustration: Suppose a mother has a preschool child who … Read More…
I enjoy creating resources for homeschooling so much that I have done it again! This time I am offering a free cold war notebooking study with lists and guides. This study is not just for homeschooled students (and other young people), but their parents as well. In these … Read More…
Spring is a season we all relish, one that is perfect for nature study. And, if we’re smart, we can harness the enthusiasm for nature and channel it towards an area of homeschooling that needs extra focus. This idea has prompted me to develop a free spring writing … Read More…
I am a homeschooler, and I am a creative, so I have to mix things up a bit. Sometimes we will stick strictly “to the books,” other times we will have fun auto-didacting, still others we will go on an adventure and learn everything we can about a … Read More…
I just finished putting together a free spelling curriculum (and also in print form) that I would love to tell you about! As a homeschooler for 15 children over three decades, I have come across a number of spelling programs. Most consist of grade-leveled lists (with words that … Read More…
Happy summer to all my homeschooling mom friends! I hope you enjoy the free undated homeschool planner pages I am offering (link at the bottom of this post)! I’ve been busy (as I’m certain all of you have been, too). Among the blessings of this summer so far … Read More…
This post will introduce a free complete math curriculum. “When will we ever use this?” Isn’t that the question we all have while slaving over books filled with rocket-science math? Most of us cannot come up with a compelling answer. I happen to enjoy working math problems. To … Read More…
This post will deal with the free lyrics writing and Bible curriculum for teens. Music is such a powerful force in this world! Armies have always used it to develop esprit de corps and intimidate enemies. It helps us express emotions when words are not enough. It is … Read More…