Curriculum – As homeschool parents, this is a word we hear all the time. We get curriculum catalogs, read advice about different publisher’s curricula, visit curriculum fairs. But I think, with all that, we are missing out on some essential things. We may not have a correct view of what curriculum is. So, let’s take…
My kids have always been readers. From before they could read, we looked at and read books together. One of my favorite pictures of my kids is a photo of three of them lying side-by-side in a bed, each with a different book to read. Trips to the library were a big deal, almost an…
Develop reading comprehension skills by asking hard questions. Teach your children critical thinking and reading comprehension. Move beyond the simple, basic questions, and dig into those hard questions that require thinking! Don’t be afraid to teach your children to become independent thinkers! Every child deserves the gift of reading, deserves to be taught to read…
Teach your child to read! This is one of the greatest delights of homeschooling! It is so exciting to see the little lightbulb go on when your child first gets the concept of forming letter sounds into real words. Once your child learns to read, the world will open before him; exploring the world is…
Reading matters! So try to develop a love of reading in your children.
Unit studies – have you heard of them? Have you ever used one? What about making one for your kids based on their interests? Let’s look at what a unit study is and how to plan a unit study. What Is a Unit Study? It’s always a good idea to define your terms when introducing…
Are you having a hard time trying to beat those winter doldrums? Has everyone sunk into “boring routine” mode? That is easy to do this time of year. All the holidays are over, nothing exciting is happening. The weather is probably lousy. Time to shake things up a bit! Add a bit of excitement to…
A New Year’s Assessment – Looking Back, Moving Forward – A great slogan for the first few weeks of any new year. But really, that phrase is so much more than a slogan. It is an action plan! Let’s take that phrase, looking back, moving forward, and put it to work for our benefit. Looking…
Let them help – Do your kids want to help you decorate for Christmas? Or bake cookies? Let them help you! They will learn so many important things by helping you and working beside you! Their Christmas, and yours, will be so much more meaningful if you let them help you. I don’t know why…
Are you looking for the perfect Christmas list for homeschool parents you know? Christmas wish lists and gift guides are great. We are always looking for good ideas as we shop for gifts for others. Gift lists for homeschool families may be a bit different from other lists. If you looked on Pinterest now, you…