One of the best things that I’ve for our homeschool is incorporate notebooking into various subjects. Notebooking is a great way to see what information your child has absorbed from what they have learned. I always have a place for my child to create a drawing along with their writing because it’s another creative outlet … Read more
M is for. . . Music Appreciation. Today’s lesson is a really fun one about Leonard Bernstein. You’ll find information, links to websites and videos, and free printables! Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) American Leonard Bernstein is known for 3 important roles in music: for being the first permanent conductor of a major American orchestra (he was … Read more
Thinking back on some of the great minds of the past, I am reminded about how much reading they did. One of the interesting things you find when you read about Abraham Lincoln or Benjamin Franklin or any number of others is that they read. A lot. And a variety. So why would we not … Read more
One of my favorite places to teach (and learn alongside) my son is in the kitchen. There are practical reasons for this of course—tile floors and a source of water make this a good place to make messes. There’s usually good lighting and plenty of surface space too. Sometimes it’s a matter of necessity—dinner has … Read more
Unlike many other homeschooling parents who stress out a bit over teaching their children math and science, when it comes to homeschooling, I agonized about when I would find time to keep house. I like to have a clean, tidy home, and all my ducks in a row. And I was sure that spending most … Read more