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Homeschool & Writing
In my previous posts about our attempt at unschooling this year, I mentioned a few things I haven’t been able to just ‘let go’ as some unschoolers do and have kept in our schedule but in a more ‘relaxed’ way. … Continue reading
Posted in Homeschool, Writing
Tagged homeschool, instruction, paragraph editing, unschooling, writing
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Should I Force My Tween To Read?
If I had written this post several years ago, my answer would have been a resounding YES. Now that time has passed and I’ve read more books about forced schooling, unschooling, and so many topics related to that, my answer … Continue reading
Posted in BOOKS, Homeschool
Tagged books, homeschool, learning, read-aloud, reading, unschooling
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What is Unschooling and Why are We Trying It?
The more I read and discuss the topic of unschooling the more I realize a lot of people seem to have different definitions of it. Also the more I have talked to unschoolers and the longer I have evaluated for … Continue reading
Posted in Homeschool
Tagged curriculum, education, homeschool, John Holt, learning, math, unschooling, writing
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Our Homeschool Plans for 2022
This is only my second post in over a year and a half. If you missed last week’s post on Climbing the Ladder be sure to check it out. Some of you may be wondering if we’re still homeschooling and … Continue reading
Our 5th Grade Year Has Been REVISED
Oh my goodness, it’s happened. Yeah, back on August 27th I was all happy to write my blog post on our plan for my son’s 5th grade year. Yeah, well, SCRATCH THAT. Our 5th Grade Year has been Revised. Well … Continue reading
Posted in Homeschool
Tagged Charlotte Mason, homeschool, independence, literature, The Good and the Beautiful
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Our 5th Grade Year: The Plan
Wait…. Did that say 5th Grade? Oy vey! The time is flying! Like all homeschoolers in Pennsylvania, I have a list of objectives that I wish to cover through the school year. What we end up actually covering, however, … Continue reading
Foundations of a Great Homeschool Year
The foundations of a great homeschool year do not have to be difficult. Truly, homeschooling can be fun! Not without it’s frustrations and challenges- I’ll be honest- but it really can be fun with the right mindset and foundation. This … Continue reading
Posted in Homeschool
Tagged child's interests, homeschool, nature, nature studies, reading, tea time
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Foundations of Good Health
One of the things I am absolutely loving about the herb courses I am taking through CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism is how every class has mentioned the foundations for good health. It seems to be true for all of … Continue reading
Posted in Herbs and Health, Homeschool
Tagged foundations of good health, health, herbalism, homeschool, movement, sunshine
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The Struggle is Real
What a crazy year for school kids, huh? Have your kids been affected by Covid-19? Well, that’s a silly question. They all have been in one way or another. The question really is, HOW have your own kids been affected … Continue reading
Posted in Healthy Mindset, Homeschool
Tagged birds, Charlotte Mason, history, homeschool, living books, Sonlight, struggle, The Good and the Beautiful
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Nearing the End of 3rd Grade
The Time Just FLIES. Wasn’t he just a kindergartener a few days ago? How did he get so big? This thrid grade year itself has flown by. It’s gone smoother than previous years. I feel like we are finally getting … Continue reading
The Many Hats of an Orthodox Mom 