Charlotte 
No matter the time of year, studying trees can add a unique twist to your homeschool nature studies. And because we each live in different areas, we can learn from each other as we share about our tree nature studies. What might be a common tree in my state, may not even grow in your … Read more
Handwriting is an important skill for kids to learn, but it can be a struggle for children to learn. Here are some tips that can help.
Homeschooling is an adventure from start to finish. Some days are smooth sailing, while others are filled with waves of interruptions, sickness, and short tempers. Sometimes it’s just nice to know that there are others in the same boat, riding those same waves. Isn’t it wonderful that there are publications like The Old Schoolhouse Magazine® … Read more
One of my joys in life is the reading of good poetry (and hopefully the creation of good poetry). I come from a family that does not appreciate poetry though . . . so . . . we’ve needed to be creative in the poetry department in this household. So how does one add poetry … Read more
There are many different ways to run your homeschool day. Perhaps you like a planned-out Classic style, or you prefer your days to be more eclectic or nature-based. One thing that is important across all methods of learning is incorporating craft time into your lessons. Why is craft time such a big deal? After all, … Read more