Jill Cain, Author at Homeschool Base
Hi, my name is Jill. I am a homeschool mom of six amazing kiddos ages 3-21. I hope that sharing my experiences and keeping things real helps to light the paths of others along the way.
9 Biggest Mistakes When Teaching Your Child to Read
Posted in Teaching on September 17, 2017
Most homeschool parents are familiar with some common methods used to teach reading to their child. What you may not know is that there are also some big mistakes that you can make that will hinder your child’s progress and frustrate them making learning to read stressful and difficult. Here are some of the biggest Read More »
How to Achieve Homeschool Excellence by Choosing Homeschool Minimalism
Posted in Homeschooling on September 14, 2017
Do you feel overwhelmed by your homeschool? Are you tired of trying to “get it all in?” Do you find that you don’t ever get to those subjects that you really value because they are crowded out by things that you question whether you even need? My Journey into Minimalism A few years ago, I Read More »
Charlotte Mason Copywork 101: Understanding and Implementing
Posted in Charlotte Mason on September 7, 2017
Copywork may be the most misunderstood aspect of a Charlotte Mason Education. When I first heard the term copywork, I pictured those first-grade handwriting worksheets, and I thought, “That’s boring. What’s so special about handwriting worksheets?” After I began to learn about what copywork actually consisted of, I understood what a valuable tool it can Read More »
Understanding Nature Study - Charlotte Mason Method
Posted in Charlotte Mason on September 6, 2017
Hardly a day goes by that my children don’t point out some natural wonder to me. Whether it’s a butterfly or a leaf that’s shaped like a heart, they have been trained to “see” nature. We give credit for this training to nature study. I had never really heard of nature study before and would Read More »
Understanding Habit Training - Charlotte Mason Method
Posted in Charlotte Mason on September 5, 2017
There is one subject that we include in our schedule every day without fail. I consider it the most important subject that I teach. It is called Habit Training. Yes, this term sounded peculiar to me, too, when I first heard it. When I thought of habits, I would think of brushing your teeth or Read More »
