Inside: I thought my kids hated Charlotte Mason narration, so I quit using it. Two years later, my kids started narrating spontaneously and without prompting, but this kind of narration was different. I was introduced
It’s easy to dismiss a kinesthetic learner as a child who is very active or struggles with attention. However, it may just be in their nature to touch and move in order to learn. These kinds of students don’t do well with lectures or group discussions – they need to be ACTIVELY learning! Read on ... Read More about 5 Tips for Homeschooling Your Kinesthetic Learner + Resources
Learn how to set a homeschool schedule that works, with free printables! Having a homeschool schedule is important. You don't need a strict schedule, but you need a set routine that allows for flexibility.
Here's how to create your own homeschool unit study in 5 simple steps!
In addition to attending a CC Practicum, which is required for tutors and is wonderful, what can a Foundations tutor do over the summer to get ready for a great school year in Classical Conversations? These are 3 things that I'm doing to make my life easier for this next year. Take them or leave them as you need them, but as a prep-junkie (someone who is always prepared for just about anything) I find them to be my best tips for brand-new tutors. 1. Go over the Timeline Song and the motions several times over the summer. This is not to say you have to have it perfectly memorized; it is very intimidating and took me a whole school year to learn it well with lots of practice. But I'm so glad I became acquainted with it by playing my audio cds the summer before tutoring, since I was jumping into tutoring the very first year a CC group started in our town. Go over the actions so that when you review them briefly before you teach each week they will be familiar. Since I have a year of the timeline song under my belt, I'll spend this summer going over the Latin song and passage of Scripture in Latin so I can get the correct pronunciations down before I present it to my students. 2. Map out a general plan for games for the year. I came away from last week's tutor training with ton of new ideas for introducing memory work and for review games. I also utelize this page and this page as well as Pinterest for ideas. If I jot down enough ideas for 6 weeks, meaning 6 different review games and 6 very simple ways of introducing each subject on my board, then I can reuse that paper for every quarter, and the games will only be used 4x each during the year. Examples: 6 Review Games I Like: Zonk Connect Four Jeopardy Ping Pong Throw LilyPad Toss Target Shoot with Nerf Gun 6 Ways to Introduce Science: Clap the syllables as we say our science fact Jump up and down while reciting Roll a potato around the table as we say it Put our science fact to music and sing it (Look for Kim Jaky's songs on CC Connected--they're great!) Pass around an echo microphone (from The Dollar Store) and have the kids take turns saying it Practice the science fact starting with a soft voice and gradually getting louder each time In less than an hour you can have a year's worth of game ideas mapped out so that you are prepared when the busyness of back-to-school hits. You can always change them and tweak them according to the needs of your students and the time you have left in class, but jotting down ideas is a great way to plan ahead. 3. Get a Head Start on Presentations. One of the most challenging things for me last year was helping my kids with their presentations. I had 3 kids in Foundations last year and this year it will be 4 kids. Because I was new to CC and new to tutoring, I had to learn how to help my kids get their presentations done in a timely manner while also prepping for tutoring a class. Many of the topics they had to present on required lots of reading or study so that we could come up with enough for their report. Often, it was a lot of work just to get them to decide what they wanted to do. This year, I hope to discuss presentation topics with my director over the summer so I can get an idea of what they will need to be presenting on so that we can do some of the decision-making, reading, and preparation in advance. Whether it's choosing a state they want to present on, reading about a favorite president, grabbing a historical costume from a yard sale, or drawing a picture of someone from history, extra time definitely won't hurt when I have 4 kids to prepare. Since they are all in different classes this year because our community has expanded from two Foundations classes to four, I'm hoping that they can all present on the same thing to each of their respective classes and we can study that ONE president/state/event/etc. together instead of all choosing separate ones, like last year. What tips do you have for preparing for tutoring a Foundations class?
Enjoy a hands-on curriculum to explore the senses with your homeschool group or co-op and have tons of fun!
You can teach language arts without a curriculum. Get ideas for how you can use inexpensive resources to easily teach language arts in your homeschool!
This ultimate guide to homeschooling a right-brained child is full of helpful information, resources and books to help you homeschool your child
My kids LOVE to hear me tell stories about when I was in school. Since they've only been in a cottage school setting, they don't have any experience with 50 minute class periods, bells ringing, or teachers who were less than stellar. "What classes did you take in high school? What was your FAVORITE?" Looking
I love learning what curriculum other homeschool families are using with their kids! Here's a peek into what I'm using with with my 1st grade son (and why)!
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Use this mega list of indoor activities for kids to entertain them while you work from home. Find out how to keep them busy with fun at home activities.
Now that we're in our 3rd year of homeschooling, I've perfected some ways to help my kinesthetic learner. Even with our BookShark curriculum.
Homeschool worksheets. I have pined over this controversial subject more than most of my homeschooling decisions. Now, don’t roll your eyes quite yet. I know that worksheets seem like a trivial part of homeschooling. You’re right. They won’t make or break a kid. But, before using worksheets, there are questions to ask yourself about their […]
Your kids can learn Shakespeare (and you can too!). Use these 5 simple steps to learn and love Shakespeare in your homeschool!When I first envisioned homeschooling I pictured everyone sitting around a table discussing what interests we had explored, facts that were fascinating, and delving into great literature. I pictured having kids with an adult
Take a tour through all the most popular homeschooling styles! Each method is explained in-depth, to get you started on your ideal homeschooling lifestyle.
You'll catch your students' eyes instantly with this activity based on one of the most popular games nowadays: Fortnite!It is great and useful material to practice Simple Past and the reading comprehension and writing of your students.This product includes:- Article- Activities- Answer Key to work faster.Enjoy it! - ESL worksheets
Are you also unschooling kids with special needs? Jamie shares how it enables her kids with differing abilities to feel smart & successful.
Is your homeschooler refusing to do school work? Are you in a battle of the wills every day and thinking about quitting? You CAN stop fighting and still win the battle! Click to explore the reasons your homeschooler won't do work and exactly what to do to change your child's attitude. #homeschoolerwontdowork #homeschoolmotivation #homeschool #tips #solutions
“I really want to homeschool, but my husband just isn’t interested. He thinks our children are going to school, and that’s it. I think homeschooling would be best for us, and I really want to do it, but I don’t want to fight about such a huge issue. How do I convince my husband to homeschool?” I get variations on this question all the time. It’s a real issue for many couples – what DO you do when you disagree about such an important issue? And the underlying question really is… How do you help him
Today I have the next post in my Summer Homeschool Methods guest post series. This post is on delight-directed homeschooling from Sarah at Heart and Soul Homeschooling. You're going to love what she has to
Classical Conversations Essentials program week by week for the first tour/first year student and parent - a peek behind the curtain
If your kids are dawdling in your homeschool, check out these simple solutions. You'll have your kids finishing their schoolwork quickly in no time at all!
The best homeschool reading curriculum for reluctant readers gives them what they need most: engaging stories they can read right from the beginning. Homeschool reading curriculums don't need to be boring. Try this reading curriculum, instead.
When we first began homeschooling, curriculum was sort-of an afterthought. After three years in public school, the mechanics of homeschooling were what concerned me most, not what we were actually learning. It seems strange now, but it looking back, it makes sense. When you are teaching in a traditional school, there aren’t really a ton...
In our homeschool journey we use less paper, store less, trash less and have less to carry. I have come up with 7 tips for a minimalist homeschool.
Could a more relaxed homeschool for you? Take a peek behind the scenes of a minimalist, relaxed homeschool and see how this mom of five strikes a simple balance.
From using binder clips in place of bookmarks to simple homeschool storage solutions and budget tips!
Interested in a homeschool hack that will help streamline your morning? You need to read this! Check out this simple tip has made my mornings oh so much easier. It's a tip I recommend to all my homeschool friends - beginners or seasoned. Check it out! #homeschoolmom #homeschoolhacks #homeschooltips #homeschoolhelp #homeschoolmorning
We have many homeschool families who have gone before us to guide us and give us confidence that we can create a useful, purposeful, and impressive homeschool transcript. So, let's dive into what colleges like to see on a homeschool transcript.
Sharing a few tips to help you establish a sustainable homeschool rhythm and give a glimpse into our daily rhythm.
Considering homeschool this fall? Here are 5 Things To Do Before You Start Homeschooling from a homeschool graduate and homeschool mom.
Fit in all the extras this year by adding these fun homeschool loop activities to your schedule!
How to homeschool for free without jeopardizing your kid's education. Learn how with these 8 tried and tested means - all of which will cost you NOTHING
Looking to mix things up in your homeschool this year? Get all the tips on how I plan a simple 3 day homeschool week.
Quick tips for homeschool scheduling, including a sample homeschool schedule and resources for those diving into homeschool in the wake of COVID-19.
An easy homeschool high school schedule for you to use with your own teenagers. This is the schedule I used when I was homeschooling 3 high school students.
Looking to mix things up in your homeschool this year? Get all the tips on how I plan a simple 3 day homeschool week.
Your homeschool calendar should complement your life instead of adding stress. Learn how to create your homeschool calendar so it works for your family.
Looking for some 1st grade homeschool curriculum ideas? Check out the simple and relaxed curriculum I have picked out for our homeschool! Award wining choices for core subjects, and fun exciting picks for everything enrichment, it will definitely get your 1st grader learning and having fun! #1stgradecurriculum #homeschool
On Rage Against the Minivan, Kristen Howerton brings humor and insight to modern family life and how today's pop culture and social justice issues intersect with challenges like foster parenting, adoption, special needs, mental health, home renovations, and travel with children. Add a dash design and style for the full RATM experience.
Ready to cut the clutter in your homeschool? These 5 simple tips will help!
Are you looking for a simple homeschool schedule as a working mom? This simple way to structure your day might be the perfect fit for your family.
We have used a year-round homeschool schedule for over twelve years - for all of our homeschooling years to date. I believe it makes both planning and
Is your homeschool driving you crazy? Never fear! An organized homeschool is only 31 days away and you too will experience the joy of a well-run homeschool.
Homeschooling multiple kids can seem intimidating, but with these simple tips, you'll be well on your way to homeschooling success with more then one child.
One of my goals this year is to make going out of the house more a part of our homeschooling. Taking all three of my kids somewhere has always been a struggle for me. I never seem to get all my ducks in a row so that I feel freed up to leave the house. You know: lunches packed, dinner in the crockpot, house clean, schoolwork prepped and organized... This is a list that rarely gets completed!
Simple tips for prepping and planning an entire homeschool year over the summer months!
From using binder clips in place of bookmarks to simple homeschool storage solutions and budget tips!
