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Add Value to Your Homeschool
We often think of value in terms of marketing or consumerism, but what if we thought of value within our family unit? Each and every member of our family has their own value they add. We all have special talents which can enhance our family relationships. Have an evening or a rainy afternoon meeting with your kids to brainstorm and help one another recognize their own special gifts and talents? I’m sure your family has someone who: Can make you laugh Enjoys a good and lively discussion Is a caregiver Can fix or build things Bakes or cooks Is musical
Planning Your Homeschool Curriculum – The First Steps
Do you love to look through catalogues, shop on-line, or do you need to get your hands onto your prospective purchases? Once you jump into this homeschooling pool you soon realize there is an even larger pool of amazing curriculum you can choose from! This post isn’t about planning out curriculum day by day, but focuses on the first stages of planning and choosing your curriculum. I usually start my curriculum search on-line. Window shopping on-line is a great starting point to your search without adding the clutter of magazines to your desk or counter tops. While you are on-line,
Choosing Homeschool Curriculum
Homeschool curriculum is a hot topic among those new to homeschooling as well as those of us who have been at it for a while. Questions about curriculum are some of the most common, perhaps even running neck-and-neck with the ‘socialization’ question. A vast array of amazing curriculum exists to support you in this journey, no matter what method(s) you use or special needs you may need to address. We have options! In fact, it can sometimes feel like there are too many choices and you can feel overwhelmed. (Remember the first homeschool convention you went to and the
Holiday Traditions and Homeschooling
*This post contains affiliate links to products we enjoy using in our homeschool. The holidays are fast approaching and with it comes excitement and anticipation. No matter what faith or beliefs you hold close to your heart each of us have a few times a year where we are preparing for some type of holiday. We celebrate Christmas, and I still get excited much like I did when I was a child. Perhaps on some level even more. As a Mom, there is something magical about handing down family traditions as well as creating our own. Why Bother With Tradition? Following tradition
How I Teach Critical Thinking in Our Homeschool
Critical Thinking is an essential part of learning. In order for us to be resilient and successful in life we need to be able to gather facts, process through them, know if we require any more information or help, and then make a decision to move forward. Learning how to “Think it Through” helps us in all areas of life: Academics Relationships Business Not to mention all the other little bits of life which happen in between the above three areas. It is because of this I try my best to implement as much Critical Learning into our day
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