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I encourage my children to keep a journal even before they can read or write. Of course, my six year old mostly draws:
He is on the verge of reading and he wrote his first few sentences yesterday:
"I miss you I loves you DAD"
I read it back to him and he...
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I feel like a hypocrite. I know I always say, “There is a difference between school and learning; focus on the learning,” but it’s really hitting home. Less (school) is more (learning.)
While looking over my learning journals I made some...
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I just never took them to school, so here we are! Kidding. I was raised by two teachers and often played “school” for hours with my many plush creatures. I created tests, took those tests, graded the tests, recorded the grades, and averaged the grades so that my...
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There are thousands of publishers out there competing for your attention as you search for materials to teach your children in your home. If you are a new homeschooler wondering what materials to purchase for your learner check out this book: 100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum:...
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This time of year I hear what sounds like confessions from many home educators that they “haven’t done school in a few days” or even “weeks.” I recently caught myself vocalizing those fears to my children that they “were no longer ahead.” ...
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