Apple Syllable Sorting Game Free Printable
For the longest time, 10 Apples Up On Top has been one of Logi-Bear’s favorite books. I have it memorized (and then some. I could have memorized it in another language at this point). All in all, it’s not a bad story. Just very repetitive. I do believe in the importance of repetition in books…
Read MoreMe Time For Your Homeschool Day
For people transitioning from a school outside the home to a school inside the home, it can mean a major transition from having ‘me time’ to not having ‘me time’. Even if you never had the house all to yourself, there is a difference in your personal time when you have all your kids home…
Read MoreHow to Find the Right Secular Curriculum
Finding and Choosing the right secular homeschool curriculum is the most exciting and the most exhausting part of homeschooling. Sorry to say but finding great curriculum is even more tough when you’re a secular homeschooler. But it is possible to find curriculum, and we’re going to do a quick walk through as to just how…
Read MoreHomeschool Space: Finding a Spot That Works for You
When I first pictured us homeschooling I had this idyllic view of three children sitting peacefully at their desks. One would raise their hand and say “Mother dearest, what makes the world go round?”. At this point we would all pour over books and the internet finding the answers. That’s never happened. Not once. Not…
Read MoreThe Key to Finding Homeschool Support
As homeschooling becomes more and more popular people are finding it easier to find and develop homeschooling support and relationships. But easier doesn’t mean easy. In fact, one of the biggest complaints I hear is that people are having a really hard time finding decent homeschool support networks. I don’t know if I’ve been lucky…
Read MoreThe Value Behind Deschooling
So you’ve just decided to homeschool and now you have that panicky feeling “What do we do next?!?”. Don’t worry, many of us have been there. In fact, a lot of people suddenly find themselves homeschooling and they’re not entirely sure where to start. The good news is, especially if you have a child that…
Read MoreEngaging Problem-Solving Gifted Science Curricula – William and Mary
One reason we wanted to homeschool the boys was to encourage them to think, not just recite. Sometimes reciting is appropriate, but the ability to think through a problem or issue is a talent that is learned. And it’s not learned quickly but through practice. So many books, TV shows, and people just want to…
Read MoreDo a dot Uu
So many kids hit a roadblock with a certain letter, and U is one of Logi-Bears road blocks. I don’t know what it is about U, but it’s too much for him. He’s trying to figure it out in the context of “U-Turns’ which is really funny for me, for some reason. Anytime I turn…
Read MoreInteresting Mediums for Math Practice
Math practice, especially just rote math practice, can be very boring. But I’ve found that presenting math on new and interesting mediums can persuade a pretty reluctant child to practice their math. We regularly find new ways to practice. I remember the first time I saw a dry erase board. Vividly. It was Take Your…
Read MoreLearn ASL Online Camp for Kids
Learning a language, at any point in life, can develop brain pathways that make a significant difference throughout our lives. And don’t for one second believe the myth that it’s easier for kids to learn a new language – untrue! In fact, when using immersion programs adults and kids learn at the same speed (same…
Read MoreFree Letter Tt Printables for ABC Dot Marker Fun
Letter T was one of the first letters Logi-Bear could recognize. He loved the T-Rex and one day he just pointed at the word and said ‘T-Rex’. I was blown away. Of course, he just saw the T and made an assumption, but he was right on that one. In fact, t, r, e, and…
Read MoreEngaging Game for Beginning Readers: BOB Books Happy Hats
I am a big fan of anything that makes learning to read a bit more fun and engaging. Reading is so challenging but so totally worth that, and many kids can see that from the beginning. Logi-Bear wants to read so so badly and he tries so so hard, but I still want him to…
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