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We’re all in quarantine-baking mode out our way. My niece made some AMAZING cupcakes (she really should be a pro […]
This was originally written for the fall/winter holidays, but seems appropriate at this season of sacrifice and giving right now […]
In the face of quarantines and curfews related to the recent coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic, many families are not only facing ‘typical’ […]
(From my submission to the TCHE newsletter, spring 2000; used with permission) As I type, Anna is curled up on […]
With the recent school closings, many parents are scrambling for some at-home activities to continue kids’ school learning. It’s okay […]
With the recent school closings, many parents are scrambling for some at-home activities to continue kids’ school learning. It’s okay […]
Note: While this article is geared primarily for preschool, most of the suggestions are also applicable through the early primary […]
When we were first considering home education, I was unsure about my own ability to meet my children’s needs. Not […]
We’re all in quarantine-baking mode out our way. My niece made some AMAZING cupcakes (she really should be a pro baker) and we couldn’t have any (social distancing, and five-hour drive LOL), so we had to at least bake some brownies over here. Some of us like nuts, and some […]
This was originally written for the fall/winter holidays, but seems appropriate at this season of sacrifice and giving right now as we are relying on each other’s kindness and generosity in a global pandemic….. The holidays are just around the corner, and that often means gift-giving . . . and receiving—which […]
In the face of quarantines and curfews related to the recent coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic, many families are not only facing ‘typical’ problems caused by the quarantine itself, but now they must rethink their children’s education. Some are turning to homeschooling, even if just temporarily. Perhaps you suddenly find yourself considering homeschooling […]
(From my submission to the TCHE newsletter, spring 2000; used with permission) As I type, Anna is curled up on the sofa in the school room, reading King of the Wind by Marguerite Henry so she can work on her History of the Horse unit (a Beautiful Feet publication). Leah […]
With the recent school closings, many parents are scrambling for some at-home activities to continue kids’ school learning. It’s okay to let your kids simply read, or learn about something they want to learn about, or work on a hobby. But if you’d feel more comfortable focusing on some core […]
With the recent school closings, many parents are scrambling for some at-home activities to continue kids’ school learning. It’s okay to let your kids simply read, or learn about something they want to learn about, or take some virtual field trips, or work on a hobby. But if you’d feel […]
Note: While this article is geared primarily for preschool, most of the suggestions are also applicable through the early primary grades. A young mom writes: I’m new at homeschooling—I have 2-year-old twins. I want to teach them and get them ready for preschool. Please send me info to help […]
When we were first considering home education, I was unsure about my own ability to meet my children’s needs. Not only did we have a daughter born with cerebral palsy, but I had two children classified as “gifted and talented” by the local public school. Speech therapy and occupational therapy […]
There’s a saying, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Lesson planning is just determining what you want to cover in the school year and laying out a framework to accomplish those goals — a strategy for homeschool success. Some parents will plan in more detail than others, but even […]
Homeschool parents across the country share with me their fears and concerns: What if I’m not doing enough? Will he get into college? What should she know? What if he doesn’t like me when he grows up? How do I homeschool and get dinner on the table in the same […]
