100+ Classic Books for Young Children
Here are classic books I feel should never be neglected in a young child’s reading repertoire. Though I don’t have the space to mention...
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Core Phase of Childhood Education: Age 0-8, and Always Thereafter
There are three natural phases of learning in childhood and the teen years. These phases are driven by brain development and shouldn't...
How to Do Mid-Year Homeschool Planning
As you roll into the new year, it's an opportune time to take stock of how things are going in your homeschool. Don't let yourself feel...
Summer Homeschooling Ideas
Do you homeschool and/or supplement your child's education in the summer? Here are some ideas for fun learning explorations over the...
Homeschooling 101: Curriculum is Less Important Than You Think
Homeschoolers often think that if they can just find the *right* curriculum, their homeschooling woes will go away. I had this...
Homeschooling 101: Deschooling
If you are new to homeschooling or struggling to find joy in your homeschool, this post is for you! Check out my 10-minute video about...
Homeschooling 101: Socialization
"What about socialization?" is one of the most frequently asked questions about homeschooling. The stereotype of awkward and isolated...
Self-Directed High School Homeschooling - Scholar Phase in Our Home
Over the last year, our homeschool rhythm has been shaken up as my 14yo daughter Alina has entered self-directed Scholar Phase. For...
How To Create a Sustainable, Joyful Homeschool
With all of the recent worries, many parents are considering switching to homeschooling. But how to do it in a way that is sustainable...
Why Your Own Education is Just as Important as the Kids' Education
You can't teach what you don't know. You can't share what you don't have. -Rachel DeMille As parents, we want so badly to get it "right"....
Love of Learning Phase: Age 8-12
In my recent back-to-homeschool posts, I've been discussing the phases of learning and how applying them can improve children's...
Improving Children's Education With Phases of Learning
Do Children Learn Differently Than Adults? There has long been a debate about whether 1) children learn just the same as adults do, or 2)...
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