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How You School This Year Really Won’t Matter

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How You School This Year Really Won't Matter

I get it.  As parents, we feel the pressure to make each moment matter.  And a year consists of LOTS of moments!  But what if I told you that how you school this year really won’t matter in the grand scheme of things?   I know there are exceptions to every rule.  There will be some extreme cases where one choice leads down a dangerous … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Family Life, Family Time, Homeschool, Philosophies Tagged With: Curriculum, Family, Teens

They Call That School?! Afternoon Occupations

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Afternoon Occupations

There is so much to learn that it is easy to feel stressed.  It is a normal tendency to think you need to pack in a bunch of lectures and learning.  But learning doesn’t have to be all work and no play.  In fact, play is learning!  People learn best when they are having fun!  Enter leisurely afternoons, a.k.a. “afternoon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Homeschool, Philosophies Tagged With: charlotte mason, Curriculum, Homeschool

Dictation: The Easy Way to Teach Grammar

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Dictation: The Easy Way to Teach Grammar

Everyone is getting ready to head back to school.  We are all making difficult decisions, including deciding on curriculum.  So many are struggling and looking for something easy and do-able.  That is one reason I love dictation.  Dictation is an easy way to teach grammar. Dictation Basics What is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Homeschool, Philosophies Tagged With: Curriculum, Grammar, Homeschool

The Holy Spirit Is the Best Teacher Ever

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It’s time to get back to school.  Hopefully you’ve enjoyed your summer, but it’s back to the grind.  Whether you enjoy getting back to school or not, there is usually a tiny piece of us that is sad to see summer go.  We must remind ourselves that God’s mercies are new every morning...and every school year too. One reason we can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Homeschool, Logistics, Philosophies, Prayer Tagged With: Homeschool

5 Ways to Find Community as a Homeschool Mom

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Finding Community as a Homeschooler

Community..that dirty little word that leaves many of us longing for more.  We measure ourselves up to everyone around us, wondering where we can connect.  Who do we have something in common with? Where is someone that will sympathize with our problems and accept our faults?  Moms have so much on our plates that making friends can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Time, Fun, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources, Philosophies Tagged With: charlotte mason, Family, Homeschool

Bible Study the Charlotte Mason Way

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Many of you have heard of Charlotte Mason, the 19th century guru on education that is still making a stir in the homeschool community today.  She had lots of great ideas about how to teach various subjects, but did you know that one of those subjects was Bible study? Let’s learn about Bible study the Charlotte Mason way! The more I … [Read more...]

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10 Things That Might Surprise You About Charlotte Mason and Her Methods

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10 Things That Might Surprise You About Charlotte Mason and Her Methods

If you are a homeschooler, you have probably heard a little about Charlotte Mason and her methods.  Miss Mason is the founder of the Charlotte Mason Method for homeschooling.  Her method is widely accepted as one of the most common methods for homeschooling. Unless you have researched her extensively, however, you might find some things … [Read more...]

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Six Brilliant Books to Read During Your Homeschool Year

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6 Brilliant Books to Read During Your Homeschool Year

If you are like me, you had big plans for the summer.  That probably included lots of homeschool planning and reading over the summer so you would be extra prepared.  Then life and summer adventures got in the way.  Now you are staring at your school planner and wondering where the summer went.  Remember that book list you wanted to read to make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Brigade, Book List, Family Life, Family Time, Homeschool, More Recommended Books, Philosophies Tagged With: Book Brigade, Family, Homeschool, Peace

How to Teach Reading and Writing that Will Move Your Child’s Soul

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How to Teach Reading and Writing That Will move Your Child's Soul

It’s that time of year when most of us are in limbo.  Our summer has officially begun (or has already been going for a while).  We have a little time before the mad rush of autumn hits us in the face as we dive back into routine.  We know that if we give up just a tiny bit of our summer to plan for the upcoming school year, we can have a year that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Family Life, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources, Philosophies Tagged With: Curriculum, Family, Family Bible Study, Homeschool, Reviews

Ultimate Revelations of Why You Should Homeschool

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Ultimate Revelations of Why You Should Homeschool

Our Story My Original Thoughts “Homeschool?  Who?  Me?”  That’s what I use to say.  I grew up in public school.  All I ever wanted to be when I grew up was a public school teacher.  I had never met a "normal" homeschooler.    Then it was time for my son to go to kindergarten.  The school he was districted for was not a great one.  I decided that, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Homeschool, Philosophies Tagged With: Family, Homeschool

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