Home Education Blog - page 14
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 »
Student Led Schools – Sudbury Schools and Other Student Driven Learning Environments
Posted in Homeschooling on August 17, 2017
It may be hard to consider giving your child 100% control of their own education, especially to the extreme that Sudbury school provides. The thought of having a child in a classroom where they have the freedom to chose what they will learn, and what they will not learn can be scary. The reason you Read More »
Riddles and Brain Teasers for Kids - Fun Ways to Stretch Your Mind
Posted in Homeschooling on August 16, 2017
The summer months are filled with fun and time away from school work. One fun way to keep your brain active during the months off is with riddles and brain teasers. Here are some of my favorite classic puzzlers to try out with your family. This page is broken up into two sections. First, all of the 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 »
Ideas for Using "Put the Mood on the Emotion" Card Game
Posted in Teaching on August 14, 2017
Here are more games you can play with the "Put the Mood on the Emotion Cards Game" cards. Your child will love them, and they won't even know they are learning. These instructions were developed to go with the "Put the Mood On the Picture" Game discussed in "5 Social Emotional Learning Activities You Should Read More »
