Learning outside inspires new interests
Now that we can get outside and enjoy nicer weather, our spirits rise. But, what do we do outside? There are many benefits to outdoor
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Typing Games Teach an Essential Skill: A TypeDojo Review
One skill that every student should learn is typing. I can’t think of any situation where you don’t need fast and accurate typing. Doesn’t everyone
Benefits of using a planner for your homeschool
Along this challenge, I’ve shared with you the advantages of getting information out of your brain in order to be more productive and to feel
Embrace the Benefits of Good Habits
We’ve covered multitasking and discovered how it’s actually better in so many ways to focus on one thing at a time instead. You’ll also enhance
Dangers of Multitasking
In my post about block scheduling, I shared with you why it’s better to concentrate on just one thing at a time if you want
Benefits of Block Scheduling
We’ve touched on the dangers of multi-tasking when we discussed smart phones and social media. Even if we set strict limits on those things, we
Personalized Learning Options for College
Recently, my younger daughter (who is now in high school) and I were discussing future career plans and finding personalized learning options. Her older sister
The Challenges of Unschooling College Readiness: A Mr. D Math Review
Recently, my oldest daughter changed her career choice from freelance graphic designer/virtual assistant to pursue becoming a nuclear medicine technician instead. (What’s that? It’s the
10+ Fun Indoor Activities at Home
Now that we can’t go out to museums, it’s time for family-friendly fun indoor activities at home. We don’t want to spend all those hours
How to Promote Creativity: Some Tools and Resources
This month, we tend to focus on productivity, new habits, and optimism about the future. It’s no wonder, then, that January is also International Creativity
A Round-Up of Favorite Homeschool Language Arts Resources
Reading and writing skills are top-of-mind for most parents, and we homeschoolers are no different. That’s why I compiled my favorite homeschool language arts resources
How to win the heart of your rebellious teenage son
Many families I know stop homeschooling their sons when they reach high school. Moms state many reasons for this. I hear, “Well, my son plays
3 Tips to Remember when Homeschooling a Child with Asperger’s
By the time I learned that my younger daughter has Asperger’s, I was already homeschooling two children with ADHD. Can you imagine? Now, to add
Favorite Unschooling Science Resources
My favorite unschooling science resources encourage four traits. These are: curiosity, observation, discovery, experimentation, and critical thinking. As much as possible, I feel a child
A Complete Guide to Natural Learning (also known as Christian unschooling)
The Christian unschooling style of homeschooling is one of the most misunderstood and even maligned styles. When you say “we are Christian unschoolers,” many people
3 R’s of How to Motivate a Teenager
Are you struggling with how to motivate a teenager in your life? Maybe he sleeps half the day or falls asleep in the middle of
Homeschool mom: How to deal with homeschool mom cliques
When I was a new homeschool mom, I researched local support groups. I wanted to learn more about homeschooling, which had been first introduced to
Disappointed with homeschooling? Be encouraged.
Sometimes, homeschooling disappoints us. It’s true that often, when we first start homeschooling, many of us envision our child going to college early or winning
Don’t give kids prizes for Bible memory
I really hate giving kids prizes for Bible memory. I usually get puzzled looks from people when I say this. After all, prizes are a
Escape Homeschool Blues: Depression and Homeschooling
After my youngest son was born, I had four children eight years of age and under. All of them were either ADHD or Asperger’s. Looking
Some ideas of what to teach preschoolers
We think we know what to teach preschoolers, but what if we’re wrong? Even in homeschooling, many preschool curriculums and learning resources focus on early
New Year? Time for homeschool evaluation!
As a homeschooler in the north, I often dread winter. Winter means months indoors with restless children. It means allowing an extra half hour of
How long does it take to learn to read? 30 hours!
How long does it take to learn to read? Judging by the age at which many folks start teaching reading skills, they must think it
Should Homeschoolers Participate in Church Youth Group?
Should Homeschoolers Participate in Church Youth Group? Recently, I listened to a conversation happening among millennials sitting next to me at church. I wasn’t snooping
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