If you’re anything like me, you’re addicted to coffee and writing something in order to procrastinate writing something more urgent. But, to be more on topic, you also view the rise of AI with a mix of intrigue and skepticism. My biggest fear about using AI for homeschooling was being given bad information. (That and […]
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1 inspiring quote + 2 pro-homeschooler tips + 3 can’t-miss resources =the 5-minute coffee companion you can’t start your homeschool day without. One Inspiring Quote “If you want your children to improve, let them overhear the nice things you say about them to others.” – from Teacher and Child: A Book for Parents and Teachers
It’s all fun and games until someone learns something Gameschooling is a homeschooling style that uses board games and card games to teach. And if you’ve never tried it before, trust me, it can change everything!
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It takes little to no time out of your day to build an incredible math foundation with your preschooler—no curriculum necessary. All you need is intention and some great ideas.
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When I learned about Page A Day Math with the Math Squad, I was instantly intrigued and wanted to know more. Now, I am excited to have the opportunity to review the curriculum and bring it to all of my readers. So keep reading to find out how to get the first book in any
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Why make a plan? Ever have the unsettling feeling that you’re doing this homeschooling thing by the seat of your pants? That’s only one of the many reasons why making a long-term homeschooling plan is well worth your time. Some of the benefits of having even a sketch of a plan are: You are not
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For many homeschoolers, Charlotte Mason adherents or not, nature studies are a priority–especially in the early years. It is such a great way to introduce children to the wider world and spark their curiosity and love of learning. For me it is nostalgic, bringing back memories of growing up playing in the woods with frogs
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There are only a million-gazillion toys, books, games, videos, flashcards, posters, on and on and on . . . out there designed for teaching the alphabet to your little one. And not all of them are created equal. But you do not need to be the victim of flashy marketing. There are a few tips you
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How to make homeschooling fun must be one of the top questions I’m asked. I can’t even describe the pure beauty of those moments when learning just happens in the midst of family fun or when my children’s play inspires them to make, and explore, and find out. But it is when you know that
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As mothers, we navigate a proverbial minefield of controversial subjects when it comes to our parenting decisions. While your child is still in the womb, your food choices and name preferences will be the subject of scrutiny—sometimes from total strangers. And, sadly, if you homeschool, these wonderful displays of unsolicited wisdom will only intensify. But
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