As early as in 2010, when online courses started to gain popularity, most teachers were excited about the opportunities online education can give to all students, no matter their social status. However, a recent study has shown that online education has failed to meet those expectations. Money issues that have held back most low-income boys…
Homeschooling often divides opinions as parents think very strongly about it. Some parents see it as a significant advantage, while others believe it hampers a child's education. Regardless of homeschooling's pros and cons, many of you find yourself in a position where you can't avoid it. The schools have been shut, and you have to play…
Child development is one of the most sensitive aspects of growing. This is a stage where children should explore new things that can help them perfect their skills early. Therefore, it is the responsibility of a parent to ensure that the child is well equipped so that it can be more exposed. This does not…
Each summer we attend a Classical Conversations practicum, where my vision for our homeschool is strengthened, our kids get to do a fun academic camp, and I participate in training for my role as an Essentials tutor. This year we're participating in a practicum close to my mom's, and I've updated this post from a…
The following post is from Kristina of Toddler Approved: Bookmaking is a simple and fun way to get kids excited about reading and writing. When I was an elementary school teacher, bookmaking was always a favorite activity. I've recently started making books with my five year old, and he is now obsessed! Simple accordion envelope…
Many parents are choosing to homeschool their kids so that they have more time with their kids. This decision has its advantages and disadvantages like everything else. As a mother, you need to understand the impact homeschooling will have on your child before you make up your mind about it. Consult with other parents who…
A lot of things have changed since I was a child. There is a computer in every household, and it seems every six-year-old has a smartphone or iPad. Like many, I was reluctant to give my children access to all this technology so freely; after all, the internet is unmoderated and unsafe right? One night…
In addition to reprioritizing, one of my top personal goals, while we were in Florida in May, was to complete the Focus & Align Masterclass. I was reminded through that process that while academics are definitely one of my top goals, bookwork isn't. As I went through the class, I thought these seven guiding rules would…
I've shared a few times on Instagram and Facebook already how spiral notebooks are helping us simplify. It's made such a big difference to our family that I can't help but give it its own blog post. You should know that this is not an original idea of mine, though; I'm really just passing it…
This post was first published in 2013, but it's one that I find myself talking about often in conversations with other homeschoolers who are facing the stress of trying to finish this year's work or burnt out at the end of a long year. We still "do school" all year long, and it's one of the…