Last spring I discovered The Writer’s Workshop by Greg Roper, a little gem of a book meant to teach college students how to write. Its philosophy was appealing and its teaching fabulous, so I determined to use it with my children, ages 9-16. A college level book for such young children? Yes, with some (major) […]
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Homeschool Professional Development with Blog Carnivals
Public school teachers have professional development days—without students—when they can focus on improving their teaching skills. Homeschooling moms cannot do the same thing quite so easily. For one thing, our ‘students’ are still around, so it’s difficult—or impossible—to take a whole day off. But we still need inspiring and informative moments that challenge us in our […]
Questions for Math Students after Finishing a Problem
We’ve had some difficulties with math lately, with basic addition, areas and perimeters, estimation, and advanced algebra. It’s frustrating for the children and for me, and I’m still struggling to find solutions. I’ve briefly mentioned two of our approaches in my weekly wrap ups: the need for basic fact drill and the importance of neatness and organization. […]
Some Favorite Living History Authors
Our family reads so many living history books! In some ways, you could say we are shaped by them…. Here are some of our favourite history authors for all ages: Laura Ingalls Wilder. Of course! Her books have probably changed the face of North America. As you probably know, there’s a recipe book, a song […]
Free Charlotte Mason Treasures for Your Homeschool
Charlotte Mason believed that education should “make our boys and girls rich towards God, rich towards society and rich towards themselves.” Ambleside Online (discussed here) follows Charlotte Mason’s ideals by providing children with treasures that will give them this richness. Year 1 is my favorite Ambleside year, full of classics that appeal to all ages and […]