Just like you build a library of living books, a homeschool should have a library of hands-on math and science tools. On my post about setting the manipulatives free, Melissa asked what math tools and games I recommend. So here is my list of ten things that we had on the shelf and that we turned to […]
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I Can’t Homeschool Because My Child is in High School
Homeschooling is scary enough at the elementary grades. Teaching children to read has a very undeserved mystical quality about it that intimidates many moms. Even I was scared of this! I have a degree in English and a master’s degree in education, and yet somehow I thought that teaching reading was the holy grail of […]
Ultimate List of Living Books Based Curriculum
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Looking for a curriculum that fits with a Charlotte Mason homeschool? One that is full of living books? Start with this list, and work your way down the options. There are all types of living books curricula. Some are highly scheduled with reading and writing assignments; others are as […]
Charlotte Mason for Elementary Years
Belinda sent me an email, asking for some advice. I asked her permission to answer her in a blog post so that others could benefit as well. I think that many moms are planning for next year because I’ve gotten quite a few emails recently with these kinds of planning questions. Hi Jimmie! I’m been […]
Eight Online Science Games for Homeschool
These are eight of our favorite sites for playing online science games. They cover all types of science which I’ve indicated above each screenshot. Edheads anatomy, physics, and earth science (virtual surgeries, simple machines, and weather) Fantastic Contraption physics (Caution — there will be an ad to watch before you can play.) ARKive Education biology […]