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When we first began homeschooling, curriculum was sort-of an afterthought. After three years in public school, the mechanics of homeschooling were what concerned me most, not what we were actually learning. It seems strange now, but it looking back, it makes sense. When you are teaching in a traditional school, there aren’t really a ton…
Behavioral changes and consistency take time – far more time than I like to admit. So why do I always feel so much pressure and rush to see progress? How long should it take to change my child’s behavior (and my own, for that matter)? I saw a pamphlet in my son’s doctor’s office yesterday….
Teaching your child to code as a part of your homeschool can provide a fun and engaging learning experience that pays off! A big part of my decision making as a homeschool parent has always been how what we are learning will impact my children’s potential success as an adult. It was true for math,…
I am a paper girl. There, I said it. I love notebooks. I love pens in every color. I love stationery stores. It’s no surprise that usually I buy a new paper planner each summer, as I begin planning for the upcoming school year. But the truth is, as my children have gotten older, the…
One of the questions I am most asked when sharing the details of our interest-led learning plans is if I am sure that I am covering everything in our homeschool. In this post, I provide my answer, an explanation, and examples of what we cover to ensure that my son is progressing in his education….
Before I quit to homeschool my own children, I worked as a consultant. I worked in adult learning and development, teaching leaders how to leverage the talents and strengths of their employees, in order to improve overall company performance. I was good at it. Really good at it. So good in fact, that I found…
I am surprised at how much a strength based homeschool has impacted my children’s overall growth and development. Here’s why it matters. Before I was a homeschooling mom, I was in corporate training and development. I actually went to school to be a special education teacher, but quickly learned that the traditional classroom environment was…
Narrative writing is a creative and educational way for young children to tell a story or share an experience. Teaching kindergarteners narrative writing is all about focusing more on the structure of storytelling than the writing itself. in a structured form. These teaching tips and narrative writing prompts will help you create an engaging learning…
Looking for ways to get a teen talking without the eye rolls? This list of “Would You Rather” questions is an easy way to break the ice and get your teenager actively engaged. Helping Our Kids Engage In Family Conversation I will be honest and admit that I created this list out of my own…
This is what no one told me before we started homeschooling – and I wish they would’ve said something! This is the contrast between being a working mom vs. a stay at home homeschool mom. Being a working mom, outside our home, was difficult. Like, really, really difficult. Working outside the home in an executive…
This is an inside look at one homeschool graduate’s gap year. My son officially graduated from our homeschool and from high school on June 14th. As I write, it is September 24th. His gap year has officially begun. Gap Year vs. Homeschool Transition Program Before I share any details of how this gap year is…
For several years now, I have shared snapshots of what strength based approach looks like for us. Endless pictures of fish stores, computer builds, reptile zoos and Harry Potter crafts. Blog post after blog post, 75% of my Instagram feed and just about every conversation I share has something to do with my kids’ interests…
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