I often say this when I come across people who are unfamiliar with home education. The really skeptical ones who think we confine our children to our home all day, every day. Those critics who think, “All children belong in a classroom.” To which I retort, “I disagree, children belong with their ... VIEW POST
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Review: All About Reading Level 2
I have been using All About Reading from pre-reading through level 2 since I started needing formal lesson plans for my children. My oldest just started level 3 and with each level my confidence in this Orton-Gillingham based reading program grows stronger. I sampled a few different reading programs ... VIEW POST
Picture Living Book List
One of my close friends recently asked for a living book list for her preschool age child. Which is perfect timing really since I am in the process of putting one together for my youngest. I’ve been researching, asking other seasoned homeschool moms, then previewing them at the library. I’ve come up ... VIEW POST
Ramblings of a Homeschooling Mom
I was asked this recently from someone just starting out; "What do you wish you knew before you started homeschooling?" Honestly, my oldest is only seven so I am not an expert. However home education is a way of life for us so I do acknowledge I hold some level of proficiency on the subject. I’ve ... VIEW POST
Language Arts: Teaching Copy Work
Copywork is one style of teaching language arts that is implemented with the Charlotte Mason philosophy of homeschooling. It is the first formal method of introducing writing to younger children. Understanding the benefits of copywork The focus of copywork is just as the name implies: copying. ... VIEW POST
How To Get Started With A Nature Diary
While reading Home Education By Charlotte Mason the section on Nature Diaries came up. Honestly, when I read this passage I was beyond excited-I was thrilled. I love nature, my children love nature, we love our out of doors time and we love our nature walks. The idea of keeping a nature ... VIEW POST
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