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.
Variety is the Spice of Homeschool
Posted in Homeschooling on August 18, 2017
I remember when I started homeschooling in high school. A friend suggested a curriculum and, being new to homeschooling, my mom just did it. My schedule was very routine. Each weekday, I did Math, English, Social Studies, Science, and French; in that order, too. It was SO boring. It was a self-taught curriculum with very Read More »
Why Year Round Homeschool is So Easy
Posted in Homeschooling on August 15, 2017
There is a beautiful ebb and flow that homeschooling follows when done right. It is difficult to tell where school begins and everyday life ends. The two mesh into one moment of learning. This process happens over and over each day which, in the end, makes up our way of life. The lack of separation Read More »
Why I Love Notebooking for Middle School
Posted in Homeschooling on August 10, 2017
“Look at this page! Remember this?” my older son said to his younger brother as he admired the page before him. On the page, you could see a beautifully colored bird along with a few facts about the animal. We enjoyed this time of year, looking at their notebooks and remembering all that the year Read More »
How I use the Chalotte Mason Method
Posted in Charlotte Mason on August 1, 2017
A few years ago, my eyes were completely opened to what homeschool could really look like when I discovered the Charlotte Mason Method of Education. Charlotte Mason was a homeschool pioneer. She lived in the late 1800’s and revolutionized the way we look at education. Charlotte spent her days observing children. She began to understand Read More »
The Only True Education Is Self-Education
Posted in Homeschooling on July 29, 2017
These are powerful words. They capture the entire essence of what self-education truly is. I have watched my children through the years, and they have truly amazed me at times. The world is an amazing and curious place. To kids, it is full of unknowns. Every day, they come across these unknowns. I love to Read More »
