by Learning Mama | Jun 1, 2016 | Homeschooling
I’ve never been much of a planner and I’ve certainly never felt the need to create a day by day, lesson by lesson plan for my homeschool. As far as homeschool planning strategies go, I’ve always had my feet firmly planted in the “do the next...
by Learning Mama | May 25, 2016 | Curriculum Reviews, Homeschooling
Last year, I instituted Fun Fridays in our homeschool to add variety, fun, and hands on application to our studies. It is definitely a popular feature around here! I’m always looking for more ways to add to our rotation of activities, so I was more than happy to...
by Learning Mama | May 11, 2016 | Homeschooling
With my second little learner just beginning to reach the incredibly exciting reading milestone, I’ve been trying to help build her pride and confidence as she acquires what is to her an extremely difficult skill. My first reader needed minimal encouragement in...
by Learning Mama | May 4, 2016 | Homeschooling
Well, it’s that time of year again, and after reviewing our learning goals and materials from the past year, I think I’ve finally got the next one figured out! Maybe. It’s been a busy year with my 5 year old joining us for some of our formal...
by Learning Mama | Apr 27, 2016 | Homeschooling
“Oh, I could never homeschool my kids!” You’ve heard it, and so have I. It’s often one of the first things said to you when you make a new friend at church or at the neighbourhood park. Sometimes you hear it from an old friend (perhaps they...
by Learning Mama | Apr 20, 2016 | Homeschooling
Educating myself while I educate my children has become increasingly important to me. Finding the time to do so however, while also being a busy (and distracted!) wife and home educating mother is really difficult — but I’ve committed to taking baby steps....
