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The Read-Aloud Family by Sarah Mackenzie: Book Review
The Read-Aloud Family by Sarah Mackenzie is such an encouragement! There is something lovely to be found on every page. It will be placed on your annual reading list. I promise.
Homeschool Basics
Homeschool Subjects You Need to Teach
So you’ve decided to homeschool. You have researched the pros and cons, you know what style you fit into, and you have filed the appropriate paperwork in your state. Now what subject do you teach?
Homeschool Basics
The Basics of Eclectic Homeschooling
If you’re anything like me, the term “eclectic” conjures up images of an elderly gentleman with a curious collection of mismatched knick-knacks. But for our purposes, Eclectic homeschooling describes a style that combines two or more methods to create a customized education just for your child.
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The Basics of Montessori Homeschooling
This is an educational model named after Italian educator and psychiatrist Maria Montessori – you have probably heard of Montessori schools. While this method is much more common in paid schools, it can easily be adapted to homeschools.
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The Basics of School-at-Home Homeschooling
Sometimes the idea of homeschooling can be frightening simply because we don’t know what to do. I mean – teachers get trained and paid to do this, and we are just supposed to jump in and make it happen?
Homeschool Basics
The Basics of Unschooling
Are you leaving public schools because of a negative experience? If so, Unschooling as a form of homeschooling may sound pretty intriguing. Or – do you like structure and systems and quite frankly believe that this may as well be called “The School for the Lord of the Flies”? Before Read more…
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The Basics of Unit Studies Homeschooling
The basic idea of a Unit Study is to dwell on a single topic across all your subjects. Learning about Ancient Egypt? Read through some picture books for history. Make papyrus for art. Mummify an apple for science (yes, it’s a thing). Study pyramids and triangles in math. Throw in some language study with hieroglyphs. Draw and label maps for geography. That’s pretty much the gist of a Unit Study.
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The Basics of Charlotte Mason Homeschooling
How would you like to have an educational method named after you? Charlotte Mason did just that. She was a nanny in late 19th/early 20th century England, looking to help others in her position provide a better education for the children in their charge. Her ideas ended up bringing new Read more…
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The Basics of Classical Homeschooling
In the homeschooling world, classical education is a hot buzzword. At its most basic level, classical education refers to traditional studies that students would have done pre-20th century. There is heavy emphasis on the great books of western civilization, studying the ideas and thoughts that shaped Greek, Roman, and all Read more…
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How to start a homeschool from scratch (and find your own style) – Step 4
I am going to give you a quick summary of the 7 major homeschool methods out there, and a few resources to learn more about them. Knowing what you like will help you narrow down the huge array of curriculum choices you’ll find.