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 »
5 Social Emotional Learning Activities You Should Be Using Now
Posted in Homeschooling, Teaching on August 14, 2017
Is your child facing a bully in school? Maybe your child's school is pointing the finger at them for being a bully. Children who are categorized in this area typically throw tantrums and struggle with severe mood swings. Their behavior can be characterized as being “out of sorts” or “acting out.” Many children in 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 »