Although we all take in information through our senses, we process this information differently. While every individual’s learning preference is unique, researchers in the fields of psychology and education have divided them into three main categories called learning styles: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic....
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I’m not saying you should never buy a textbook, but it shouldn’t be the lifeblood of your program. Use it more to sort of pull concepts together. Reading about science is okay for some of the time. For the other 95% of the time, just have a blast doing science....
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Making the list, finding the deals, shopping, dragging groceries home, unloading, prepping, and then cooking can be exhausting. With the busyness of school starting, I try to keep my weekly dinner menu plans as quick and simple as possible....
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Have you ever had a pen pal? Pen pals can not only be a great deal of fun, they can also help you learn about places you’ve never been!...
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I’m not going to determine success through a calendar of 365 days, but one day at a time. You see, my resolution is for today only....
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In our materialistic society, it is easy to be caught up in the stuff of holidays. We fill our homes with seasonal fun because that is what we’re supposed to do, right? Or could it be that there is a better option?...
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In an effort to keep the consumerism at bay and harness the few years we have with our young children during the holidays, I have made it a point to create Christmas traditions that turn into memories for all....
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Creating an art center in your home can offer your children the opportunity to be creative with little work on your part. And the best part is, it doesn’t have to cost a fortune! Many art materials can be found for free or at low cost. ...
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Now legal in all fifty states, homeschooling is becoming a much more mainstream and widely selected education alternative, with families choosing this route for a wide variety of reasons....
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The who, what, when, and where of homeschool families is a personal choice based on the needs of the students in each individual family. Part of the joy of homeschooling is the freedom and flexibility to create an educational environment that works for your family. ...
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