Educationalese: the art of reframing everyday life in the jargon of education
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Category: Homeschool 101 Homeschool 101: Why did I keep mine home?
Why choose homeschool over other forms of education? Your reasons for homeschooling are important. Here’s why I chose homeschooling.
History Resource: Ancient China
Ancient China is a fascinating and compelling culture to study. Here’s a list of the books, resources, and videos we’ve used to study Ancient China.
10 Crafts Kids Can Make with Recyclables
Do you have creative kids? Here are 10 simple kids crafts with recyclables that they can do on their own. Plus you’ll get useful things at the end!
History Resource: Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt is fascinating, and that’s why it’s so popular. Here are my favorite resources to study this topic, from books to multimedia options.
History Resource: Ancient Mesopotamia
Don’t like history? You just haven’t read the right books. Here’s all the resources I use to study Ancient Mesopotamia history with my children.
Why I Chose Public High School
When you homeschool, is there ever a time where you might choose public school? I chose public high school for my oldest. And here’s why.
Why we use Math Mammoth for Homeschool Math
Homeschool math can be difficult to find. But there are programs out there that tick all the boxes. My favorite is Math Mammoth, and here’s my review why.
Homeschool 4th Grade 2018
Homeschool fourth grade is a transition year. We’ve mastered the foundational skills, and so now I challenge my students to stretch and grow.
Homeschooling a Gifted Child
Every parent wants to say their child is “gifted”, right? We’re all proud parents! But, like there are children with intellectual delays and disabilities, there are children with superior intellectual gifts and talents. And just like homeschooling special needs kids, when you homeschool a gifted child, it can present an…
Homeschool 101: Why did I keep mine home?
Why choose homeschool over other forms of education? Your reasons for homeschooling are important. Here’s why I chose homeschooling.
History Resource: Ancient China
Ancient China is a fascinating and compelling culture to study. Here’s a list of the books, resources, and videos we’ve used to study Ancient China.
10 Crafts Kids Can Make with Recyclables
Do you have creative kids? Here are 10 simple kids crafts with recyclables that they can do on their own. Plus you’ll get useful things at the end!
History Resource: Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt is fascinating, and that’s why it’s so popular. Here are my favorite resources to study this topic, from books to multimedia options.
History Resource: Ancient Mesopotamia
Don’t like history? You just haven’t read the right books. Here’s all the resources I use to study Ancient Mesopotamia history with my children.
Why I Chose Public High School
When you homeschool, is there ever a time where you might choose public school? I chose public high school for my oldest. And here’s why.
Why we use Math Mammoth for Homeschool Math
Homeschool math can be difficult to find. But there are programs out there that tick all the boxes. My favorite is Math Mammoth, and here’s my review why.
Homeschool 4th Grade 2018
Homeschool fourth grade is a transition year. We’ve mastered the foundational skills, and so now I challenge my students to stretch and grow.
Homeschooling a Gifted Child
Every parent wants to say their child is “gifted”, right? We’re all proud parents! But, like there are children with intellectual delays and disabilities, there are children with superior intellectual gifts and talents. And just like homeschooling special needs kids, when you homeschool a gifted child, it can present an…