Category: homeschool
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Charlotte Mason Blog Carnival
It’s been a while since I’ve hosted the Charlotte Mason Blog Carnival, but I’m delighted to do so again! Ever end up teaching your kids a subject you never imagined you’d teach? {Funny how that happens in homeschooling, huh?} Angela at Joyous Lessons is doing just that: “Change of Plans: German!” Another post at Joyous…
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Homeschool: Band Concert, Tea, Life
Seems like nearly every photo in this post is a blurry iPhone pic. That bothers me — but it is what it is. Sorry! A presidential election is a darn good educational conversation topic. From discussing a candidate’s stance on specific topics, to how voting and the electoral college works, to learning about proposed amendments…
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Living Math Review: Your Business Math
I ran across a living math curriculum a couple of months ago when looking for business math for Lindsey. It was too young for Lindsey, but I had a feeling Kathryn would like it. I didn’t even make a big deal when it came in the mail — I just set it on my desk…
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Unschooling: What I’m Learning
During our recent vacation at the beach, I read Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gotto. Eye-opening stuff. I could write a whole series of posts on this book. I was one of the kids who did well in school; on the honor roll and all that. But that really just means I was good…
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Living Books for Free Reading
I’m a reader. Books are my friends. But Kathryn reads even more than I do! Every now and then, I’ll share some of our favorite reads, with a bit about each, so you can add you think interesting to your own “To Read” list. Living Book Recommendations for kids (and older!): Gentle Ben by Walt…