The following post is from Angie of Many Little Blessings: The first time I became aware of homeshooling was when I was in college studying to be teacher. I recall thinking that it was a ridiculous idea. When I started having children, however, it became a lifestyle choice that I could see merit in. Still,…
The following post is from Jennifer, a lifelong educator: See all of the Homework Helps posts here. With school now in full swing, homework needs to find its way back into many families’ routines. You can find tips to help you alleviate homework headaches, but let’s look specifically at ways to review those weekly word…
The following post is from Jennifer, a lifelong educator: How many times have you asked yourself, “What was that child thinking?!?” We can laugh at some of the predicaments a preschooler gets into. As a child gets older, though, poor decisions can turn serious or even tragic if he or she hasn’t learned good judgment.…
The following post is from Jennifer Burke, a lifelong educator: Have you ever wondered how a teacher keeps 25 children moving calmly through the day? Chances are she’s trained her students to use procedures. Instead of treating actions as behaviors, which have positive or negative consequences, a good teacher organizes the classroom so that students…
It is definitely the month for launches and promotions, and this one is too good not to share with you! You Can Do It Too! is a new ebook featuring a series of interviews with 25 homeschool families answering questions of ‘Why do you homeschool?’ ‘What does it look like?’ ‘How do you find what…
The following post is from Jennifer Burke, a lifelong educator: With a new school year about to begin, some parents find themselves asking “How much should I tell the new teacher about my child?” For some, it’s easy; your child’s education has been smooth sailing. For parents who have weathered a few storms, though, the answer…
The following post is from Jason & Jennifer Bruce of New Season Design: The back-to-school season comes with all sorts of different emotions... excitement, fear, anticipation, eagerness, anxiety. And those emotions aren't just for the kids! It's hard for many parents to make the back-to-school transition. There are lunches to pack, homework to oversee, and…
The following post is from Jennifer Burke, a lifelong educator: Watching our little ones at soccer recently, I was reminded of the importance of teaching things in small steps. The instructor was working with a group of three year olds. Instead of starting out, “This is how you kick the ball in the net,” she…
The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: When you start making changes in your family to a more whole foods or eco-friendly lifestyle (or both!), one major struggle is always, “What do I do with the stuff we don't eat/clean with/cook with anymore?” Many of us also have frugal sensitivities, so boxes of…
The following guest post is from Leigh-Ann of Intentional By Grace: Please and thank you are the magic words. But what about before kids can talk? What about when everything they say comes out in grunts and babbles? Can they learn to say “please” and “thank you”, or are we doomed to just accept the…