How do you know what to teach? Kristen over at the TOS Blog Cruise asked us this question. My instinctive response was I don’t really know what to teach or when. We just kind of learn…. It seems to work for us, although I keep trying to be more organized about learning. […]
Homeschool
Socialization and Homeschooled Teens
Although homeschooling has many benefits for younger children, there are even more for teens. One major bonus is the socialization. Homeschooled teens are not forced into an age-regimented peer group but are free to be themselves and to choose their own friends of all ages and interests. Here’s a short list of some […]
IMAX Films on DVD
Every few years, I take the children to see an IMAX film. These experiences are amazing and overwhelming. The huge screen, the loud, loud sound, and the stunning photography immerse us in parts of God’s amazing world that we’d never experience otherwise. Sometimes the film ties in with our schoolwork, but even when it […]
Planning the Term
Since using Ambleside Online one year (and it was one of our best learning years) I’ve fallen in love with 12-week terms. They are just long enough to plan ahead without needing to make too many changes, and they allow an easy breakdown of our school year into its three seasons: fall (harvest), winter […]