Art Appreciation for Kids {and the Don't Touch Rules}
The following guest post is from Mark McKinney, founder of Artsology.com: On a recent vacation with my family, we decided to take the kids to visit the local art museum. For some reason,…
Our Homeschooling Philosophy {And How It's Changed}
While I've talked to many homeschool moms who never imagined themselves as homeschoolers, I've pretty much always wanted to homeschool my kids, from the time I was 16 or 17 years old. My…
Activity Jars Full of Summer Fun
The following post is from Jennifer Burke, a lifelong educator: The first few days of summer vacation are exciting: sleeping in, playing under the sprinkler, lunch at the park, no homework and catching…
Homeschool-in-a-Box {Quick Tip}
Over the next few weeks, we're going to be talking about homeschooling. I'll be sharing my thoughts from my weekend visiting Peace Hill Press and Susan Wise Bauer, our 2012-2013 curriculum plan, how…
Backfill and Prepare to Help Kids Overcome School Anxiety
The following post is from Jennifer Burke, a lifelong educator: “Mom, my stomach hurts. Can I stay home today?” “I hate school!” If you hear this frequently, you may have a struggling learner.…
Lazy Parenting & The Better Late Than Early Philosophy
When I was a new mother, I was sure I would teach my daughter to use the potty before she was two and to read at three or four years old. Ha. What…
Find Their Strengths ~ Before They Need Them!
The following post is from Jennifer Burke, a lifelong educator: Although middle school may seem far away when your children are young, it’s actually just over the horizon! Time flies and the teen…
Fair Doesn't Mean Equal
The following post is from Jennifer Burke, a lifelong educator: If I wasn’t there when they were born, I might question whether our sons were truly brothers. I think most moms feel this…
Still Time for a Strong Finish
The following post is from Jennifer Burke, a lifelong educator: Most students know exactly how many days until summer vacation. Students who are intrinsically motivated interpret this as pressure to buckle down and…
Don't Miss Your Spring Conference!
The following post is from Jennifer, a lifelong educator: Many schools make spring conferences optional for parents, but I believe they are just as important as the ones you schedule in the fall. …