Forest Kindergarten: Teaching the art of being still
Posted in Homeschooling, Kindergarten, Teaching on September 15, 2017
Have you experienced forest kindergarten with your child? It is a fun and educational way to move your classroom outdoors! Allow me to take you into my world of teaching forest kindergarten. As a mother of three, my oldest being a five-year-old, I am always looking for creative ways to help them explore their world, 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 »
How Group Messaging Apps Help Homeschoolers Connect
Posted in Homeschooling on September 9, 2017
Most teens crave and enjoy having a variety of friendships to nurture and be involved in, both in school and out. Not only do these friendships build social awareness, but having different groups of people to lean on builds trust in others and confidence in self. As a homeschool parent, you know it can be Read More »
Sensory Play Therapy: Ways to engage your child’s senses
Posted in Homeschooling on September 8, 2017
As a mother of three children, I used sensory play to help my kids learn about their world from infancy. With my first child, we did a lot of sensory bins I saw on Pinterest, just for the fun of it. It was after my second child was born with disabilities that I started to Read More »
Is your student a right fit for homeschooling?
Posted in Homeschooling on September 2, 2017
For many parents, the decision to homeschool is one that tugs at their hearts but boggles the mind. We can easily grasp the benefits--more time together, the ability to help my child overcome learning struggles or advance at a faster pace, and the opportunity to enjoy learning outside of the walls. But what lies ahead Read More »