How We Homeschool: Memorization

How We Homeschool: Memorization

There seems to be a lot of kick back against memorization in education these days, even amongst homeschoolers. Learning math facts and memorizing parts of speech, for example, have gotten a bad rap in favour of "critical thinking" and a "love of learning". You may...

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Charlotte’s Web Printable Bookmarks

Charlotte’s Web Printable Bookmarks

One of our favourite read alouds here has been  E. B. White's Charlotte's Web. It's such a wonderful story!   And if you haven't heard the audio version narrated by White himself, you need to get your hands on it -- it's really worth listening to. So when I was...

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Homeschool Art Without a Curriculum

Homeschool Art Without a Curriculum

Many homeschoolers feel under qualified in the art department. And with so many other subject areas and resources to buy, not many have the funds available to pour into a pre-packaged curriculum or private art classes for their children. So what is the average,...

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Why I DON’T Put My Kids to Bed at 7:00 pm!

Why I DON’T Put My Kids to Bed at 7:00 pm!

Today I'm excited to be guest posting over at Hip Homeschooling! I'm sharing a bit about our family's evening routines and bedtime -- I'd be pleased if you would stop by and say hi!  Here is a short preview of my post: You may have been hearing a lot lately from all...

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A Day in The Life of This Learning Mama

A Day in The Life of This Learning Mama

If you are looking for the summary of a perfectly ordered homeschool day, this is not going to be the one. I was thinking maybe I should just scratch this one out, and try again tomorrow but I decided not to -- because this is life, mine anyway, for better or for...

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Pretty Scripture Valentine Cards {FREE PRINTABLE}

Are you looking for some cards to use this Valentine's Day? These cards feature verses from scripture along with a soft, simple, pretty design! Click here, or on the photo below to download your own! Enjoy! If you are looking for more printables, I've got them all...

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How to Use the Library Without Paying a Fortune in Fines

How to Use the Library Without Paying a Fortune in Fines

I will quite likely never forget the day my girls and I were having our usual library visit when I overheard a mother tell her child, "No honey, you can only check out two books -- we need to leave some here for the other kids". I then proceeded to hide behind the...

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