Nov 4, 2020 | Homeschoolers
I came across an old schoolbook from the 1950s which taught the reader, probably fourth grade or so, how to dress for school. The textbook instructed that the schoolroom was to be considered a workroom and to dress appropriately for the work that would take place. I...
Nov 2, 2020 | Homeschoolers
Not so long ago in our very own galaxy, many of us decided to take on homeschooling. We dove in headfirst at light speed (circumstances conspiring against us as they did) and built a curriculum, plans and even some desks. Things have started well. Still, some of...
Oct 30, 2020 | Homeschoolers
Homeschooling offers the opportunity to school when and where you like and the option to take advantage of some unique learning opportunities. Take the National Park Service (NPS) for example. The NPS administers well over 400 sites across the country, all of which...
Oct 28, 2020 | Homeschoolers
I began homeschooling sometime around 2010. I was an organized and stiff homeschooler. We started at the same time each day, had a circle time board which hung on the interior of the bedroom closet door, and was addicted to laminating everything even though my...
Oct 26, 2020 | Homeschoolers
Homeschooling looks different for every family. We love the freedom to create the homeschooling life that works best for our individual families but sometimes doubts chip away at our confidence. With every book that we read or conversation, we have with a successful...
Oct 23, 2020 | Homeschoolers
If you’re homeschooling your child during COVID-19, you may be stumped when it comes to field trip ideas. Many businesses are still closed and many activities are cautioned against to avoid catching the virus. Here are some field trips you can take during COVID-19...
