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08/07/2024

We keep hearing about the increase in childhood anxiety, but few articles seem to offer practical, commonsense solutions. This one does not only does a clear job of diagnosing the causes of the problem, but offers a practical, doable remedy. It's worth reading.

What therapists can do to help restore the play-based childhood

23/11/2023

May this be a day to gratefully remember all that is good, true, and beautiful. ❤️

20/08/2023

I came across this post this morning, and appreciated the pithy summary of what impersonal, assembly-line education misses.
"[E]-books and the online learning games and video tutorials were bombarding their heads with facts and their eyes with images, but nothing was shaping them holistically. Their experience was merely a series of actions that lacked the organic, human sensitivity to this particular child and this particular subject at this particular moment. It was a collection of digitized, electronic, emotionless tasks, not a means of shaping my children into better people. This virtual learning neglected virtue development — the most important part of education." And that is a good reason to consider homeschooling.

I was homeschooled before it was legal — or, at least, before the legislation was clear enough to conclude that we weren’t outlaws. It was the early 1980s, and we lived in a state with very vague rules about allowable “excuses” from compulsory attendance at school. Nevertheless, my parents d...

18/08/2023

One of the best things about homeschooling is that learning and great memories can happen even difficult times. Here are some tips. Homeschooling in Challenging Times

Current events present homeschoolers with useful opportunities for teaching and learning throughout the year, but some seasons just seem to be overachievers! In the fall, there are elections, which can spark a unit study on American government. In some years,...

17/08/2023

Rather than working with loose paper and throw-away workbooks this school year, why not have your students record what they learn by making study notes in a learning journal? Leonardo da Vinci did it, and it wasn't because he had to. He did it to help himself think, learn, and remember, and so can your students! http://bit.ly/2HPe5gH

Simple study notes make learning stick! When you summarize knowledge in your own words/ images, you remember it. Here how to keep a learning journal.

16/08/2023

There's hardly anything more fun than being a mom of boys. You never know when you might hear the query, "Momma, Want to See a Snake?" The thing is, there are ways to respond that strengthen the relationship and ensure they'll be back to share more. Here are a few ideas.
How to Homeschool a Boy, Part 1

Living with boys is educational! There may be moments when you're not sure how to respond to an invitation. Some answers are better than others.

15/08/2023

Although I'm frequently asked about teaching literature and history in chronological order, it's really not when you teach, it's how you teach it. http://bit.ly/2tMSICv

It's important to understand chronology, but that doesn't mean you must teach in chronological order. Here's how to help students see what happened when.

14/08/2023

It's not just that the classical core curriculum offers an integrated study of history, science, mathematics, the arts, and literature to develop people of wisdom and virtue. It's that it can equip us for living a whole and beautiful life.

The classical core curriculum offers an integrated study of history, science, mathematics, the arts, and literature to develop people of wisdom and virtue.

13/08/2023

Instead of a classic book review, these Deep Work visual notes offer a brief overview of Cal Newport's pithy, practical tips for managing time and accomplishing things that matter.

These Deep Work visual notes are a brief review of Cal Newport's study on accomplishing things that matter, with pithy, counter-cultural time and habit tips.

10/08/2023

When teaching the art of recitation or rhetoric, we sometimes forget to teach one element essential for confident presentation: a pleasant, well-modulated speaking voice. A timid, squeaky, mumbling, or breathy voice is not only tiring to use, but can be a social and business liability.

When teaching recitation or rhetoric, we sometimes forget to teach elocution. Here are ideas for cultivating a pleasant, well-modulated speaking voice.

09/08/2023

Are you wondering how to homeschool? Hoping that you are doing enough? This reassuring guest post by Anya Campbell outlines exactly what it looks like to homeschool the Charlotte Mason way — "No rushing. No pushing. Only daily diligence."
Homeschool 101: Charlotte Mason Style https://bit.ly/39x3wtq

07/08/2023

The first month of a homeschool year is good time to set a realistic pace and start keeping simple records. Here are two tips for keeping homeschooling simple this year. Keeping it Simple in the New Homeschool Year

Simple records and simple starting routines help to make the start of another school year go smoothly.

06/08/2023

Professor Carol's recent book, Why Freshmen Fail and How to Avoid It, is a college professor's advice on how high school students can transition successfully into college. Recommended.

Why Freshmen Fail and How to Avoid It, Professor Carol's new book, is an insider look at how students can transition successfully into college. Recommended.

30/07/2023

Are you thinking about how to be more organized in the new year? In his Autobiography, Benjamin Franklin shared a simple schedule and routines that kept his life in order. Perhaps they'll help you, too!
Create A Simple Schedule Like Benjamin Franklin

Time management can help you accomplish the things that matter most in life. Here is a look at Benjamin Franklin's personal schedule.

25/07/2023

Independent adventures can help kids learn and grow. Perhaps the "pony boys" journey might inspire some learning adventures in your family!
Learning through Freedom to Adventure https://bit.ly/3rOL4Ii