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, 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…
Dear Homeschoolers, Just starting the homeschool journey with little ones? Check out these great preschool math resources. Have a good post on a great way to have fun while doing math with preschoolers? Link up! An InLinkz Link-up
Dear Homeschooler, Check out these scientific resources for lower elementary! If you have a great post to add, link up! An InLinkz Link-up
Dear Homeschooler, Literacy. There are SO many different literacy programs. You can seriously get lost in the sea of options. Despite what curricula you use, sometimes a little extra reading practice is just what your student needs. That is why I was excited for the opportunity to review The Magic…
Dear Homeschooler, Practice. Practice. Practice. We know that to get better at any new skill, we have to practice. Repetition is such an important part of the learning process, but sometimes keeping interest and engagement high for everyday drills is challenging. I love reinforcing lessons with games. Computerized games are…
Dear Homeschooler, Worksheets. There are so many downloadable printables available, and I have wasted a lot of time scouring an endless search page for the specific worksheets I’ve needed. I’ve tried a lot of different resources over the years, but I have not found a site I like as much as…
Dear Homeschooler, We continue on our journey to writing. In Teaching Pre-Writing Skills Part 1: Coloring, we looked at the process of coloring and learned work on the transition of using gross motor movements (movements from arm and elbow) to using fine motor movements (movements from wrist and fingers). We will…
