I was all set to write a generic post about how you raise up independent learners and then I thought, wouldn't it be better if I just told you what a typical day in the life of ninth grader is like? My ninth grader is a very independent learner. A … [Read more...]
What IS Unschooling Anyway?
Unschooling…. We think of many things when that word comes up in conversation. For a long time, I would refer to this as the unchecked home. Where everyone did what was right in their own eyes. Thankfully, the Lord gives wisdom to those who ask for it. Praise God! I … [Read more...]
Homeschooling While Your Home Changes
Many families face change during their homeschooling years. Some of the changes may cause more stress than others. And everyone – parents, children, and extended family – will react differently. We had a change in our family when my mother moved in with us in May of 2019. As we … [Read more...]
Top Ways to Use Fairy Tales In Your Homeschool
“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 … [Read more...]
Teaching with Dinner and a Movie
Let’s face it, as much as we try to get some of our children to love reading, there are just some kids that will never enjoy it. We are all wired differently, but that doesn’t mean that our children cannot still envelop the love of learning. For my youngest son, watching movies … [Read more...]
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