The following post is from Lauren Rothlisberger of Get Me Geeky: I think everybody in this country should learn how to program a computer because it teaches you how to think. - STEVE JOBS, THE LOST INTERVIEW Do you think your kids need to learn how to program? A lot of people have never considered…
This giveaway is now closed! The winner is Cassandra ([email protected])! I've been raving about the Logic of English curriculum -- both the Essentials program for elementary students and the Rhythm of Handwriting for cursive -- since I met the founder, Denise Eide, at the Allume conference almost 18 months ago, and both programs continue to…
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This giveaway is now closed! The winner is Kathy ([email protected])! Did you know that Rosetta Stone offers homeschool curriculum?! Rosetta Stone Homeschool takes the popular language-learning program that the company is known for and offers it as a curriculum specially designed to provide homeschool students with a rich, fully interactive and engaging language-learning experience including…
Since I get the question "How do you do it all?" often, I thought I would give you a glimpse into a normal day in our home. I say this not with false humility but in all seriousness: right now I don't feel like I'm getting anything done, and that's with my husband home full…
Earlier this month, I shared a screenshot of the checklist my girls have been using for their school work (as part of my "Homeschool Planning Made Easy" post), and a few people emailed to ask if it was available as a printable. So today it is! Click here to download or print the homeschool checklist.…
It's ironic, really, considering I make to-do lists and schedules for fun, but planning has always been my Achilles' heel as a homeschool mom. I've tried a variety of different methods over the years, but even when I plan out assignments just one week at a time, something inevitably pops up and we get off…
The following post is from Jennifer, a lifelong educator: See all of the Homework Helps posts here. Let’s face it. Most kids aren’t born organized, intrinsically motivated, and willing to work hard to get good grades. They take a lot of cues from our words, actions, and attitudes towards their efforts at school. Take the…
The following guest post is from Haley of Carrots for Michaelmas: I couldn’t wait for the day when our firstborn was ready to enjoy some of my most beloved books. I daydreamed about snuggling up at bedtime reading The Chronicles of Narnia, while my little one was transfixed by the story--sitting still, imagination whirring. But…
The following post is from Jennifer, a lifelong educator: See all of the Homework Helps posts here. Hoping your child will attend a good college? Maybe even get a scholarship? Don’t wait until high school to help them develop strong writing skills. Written expression is part of every classroom. Many students either have to record…