“So what did you notice about the older TV shows compared to the more recent TV shows?” I asked a roomful of homeschool kids. We had just finished watching 2 TV sitcoms from the 1950s to the 1980s. I expected to hear about the funny hairstyles, fashion, family values, or furniture. I was surprised when … Read more
Let’s break out of the cultural norm and stop teaching to the test. By using Charlotte Mason’s testing method called “narration,” we can achieve a higher level of learning in our homeschool.
“Work smarter, not harder.” These are words I taught my children at a young age…though some days they come back to bite me. I’m thinking of that time they programmed a robot to mop the floors…. Highly successful students embody that statement. They have learned to work smarter, not harder, and you can, too! Cyclical … Read more
“Once upon a time…” Ahh… the most exciting four words I heard for years. Honestly, they still bring a source of comfort and excitement. I feel positively giddy when I hold a book of fairy tales in my hands or read them to my children. I love seeing their faces when they fit pieces together … Read more
We are in the middle of winter here in Minnesota. This makes getting outside harder. While the temperatures are literally up and down, we still love to indulge in exploring nature anyway we can. We love do have the option in our homeschool to step away from books and just go and explore when it … Read more