This blog covers all things concerning the various studies that make up the educational plan for the year. As homeschoolers, we have the freedom to be able pick and choose which curriculum to follow, which subjects include or exclude, and which levels to teach at. Here, I write my thoughts on interest-driven curricula, lesson plans and objectives, and looking at scope and sequence. I may touch on topics such as the controversial ‘Common Core’. You will also find suggestions on how to design an educational plan that will both reinforce your student’s skills and aptitude but will also strengthen areas of weakness.
Dear Homeschooler, As spring approaches and it is starting to warm up outside, we want to spend as much time out of the house as possible — even at night. Use these warmer nights to gaze up at the stars! Check out these great resources for studying astronomy. If you…
. Dear Homeschooler, Do you celebrate each holiday? I try to incorporate fun themes into our school day to add a little pizzazz to our routine. Not only actual holidays like Valentine’s Day or Easter but also seasonal themes like winter, spring, gardening, and basketball. That is why I was so…
Dear Homeschooler, Do you study Bible History with your students? We do read the Bible and have followed several Bible curricula, but we have never really focused too much on the history aspect of things outside of talking of the sequence of events or stories and sometimes discussing concurrent world affairs. That…
Dear Homeschooler, Check out these resources to make your Valentine’s Day fun! If you have a great post, link it up! An InLinkz Link-up
Dear Homeschooler, Check out these fun resources and learn more about Chinese New Year! If you have a great post, link up! You are invited to the Inlinkz link party! Click here to enter
Dear Homeschooler Check out these activities to make Groundhog Day a lot of fun! An InLinkz Link-up
Dear Homeschooler, One of the great things about homeschooling is that we have the flexibility to take advantage of learning opportunities. Holidays give us the perfect excuse to go on a learning tangent. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the third Monday of January celebrating the birthday of the great…
Dear Homeschooler, My daughter is very creative. She would do arts and crafts every day and probably more than one a day. She is always excited to paint, and I get excited about a learning opportunity to explore new artists and techniques and art history. That is why we were both…
