Instead of using an expensive, complicated, tiring curriculum for history, geography, and literature, why not try something new? This post will be all about a fun alternative to workbooks: Notebooking! “Notebooking” is not in the spelling dictionary of my computer, so it is one of those concepts that … Read More…
Here is the homeschool for cheap or free mega post with loads of links and printables Of course, the most important resources you will need you already possess: The Holy Spirit. I am hoping you have Him as Your Helper. I could not live without Him! He is … Read More…
Homeschooling is basically tutoring. It was the original form of education (look at it in Deuteronomy 6:10) If you take it down to its most basic, most effective essence, it is ORGANIC—it is as natural as breathing. THINK—if you taught your child to speak, talk, and potty train, … Read More…
To my mind, a good unit study plan needs a little bit of structure and a whole lot of room to wiggle around and shoot off in all different directions. In case you aren’t familiar with homeschool unit studies, here is a nutshell definition: Unit Studies approach a … Read More…
People are always asking me about what Charlotte Mason science resources I use. I have a bit of trouble believing most people will ever use (or remember) all of the technical baloney taught in most advanced science textbooks. Unless a child is destined to attend a competitive college, … Read More…
There is science, and then there is science. One type claims to be enlightening but keeps people in the dark, the other is full of the light of eternity. Which one is influencing your kids? This is more than slightly important. This one element may just make or … Read More…
Large family dynamics are often misunderstood. I know I had a hard time understanding from the outside. It took a few years for me to discover that, while this lifestyle comes with numerous challenges, it also comes with the equipment to overcome them all. What it takes is … Read More…
As I discussed in an earlier post, summer is no time for nose-in-the-book learning. There are too many opportunities for hands-on, toes-in-the-mud education that should not be missed! However, without structure and purpose kids can quickly turn into a whiny, bickering mess. There is also that concern that … Read More…
Don’t worry, Mom, effective homeschooling is not as hard as you think. I know you don’t believe me. You have been on Pinterest and you have been comparing (I do it, too). You want one of those planners with all of the spaces filled in correctly. You want … Read More…
Unit studies can be as fancy or simple as you want them to be, but they should never be overwhelming! If you have tried unit studies and been disappointed, or just can’t figure out quite how to do them, this post is for you! First of all, just … Read More…