Disclaimer: I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew. “Can I run around and be crazy?” My six year old son asks this question every day, sometimes multiple times a day. We have a flat, sizable backyard, perfect for frolicking. I water the...
Category: Homeschool
Educating Our Children, Educating Ourselves
posted by: Laura Adams
June 30, 2022
Homeschool books for moms can be a valuable tool as we learn how to better educate our children. My tagline for my blog is “classical education for children, lifelong learning for moms.” I advocate for moms to stretch themselves intellectually and to learn new things....
My mother began homeschooling me in 1999. Though I graduated in 2012, she is still homeschooling my youngest sibling. Now I homeschool my own children. As a result of my background, I’ve known many homeschoolers. The best of them had a few key characteristics. There...
Before I had children, my notion of read-aloud time was idyllic. My children would sit quietly and attentively, without any sort of training from me. They would hang onto my every word. Hahahaha. When we started our beginner morning time, my expectations were shattered. What...
Thinking Skills for Tests: Early Learning Review
posted by: Laura Adams
June 13, 2022
Disclosure: I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew. All opinions are my own. I fondly remember using Reading Detective from The Critical Thinking Co. when I was in 3rd or 4th grade. When the Homeschool Review Crew announced the opportunity to do...
Many new homeschool parents wonder about how to teach the alphabet. I taught preschool in a classroom setting for two years, and I’ve taught preschool in a homeschool setting for two years. One of my primary goals for any preschool student, be it my own child...
The Christian classical education movement has ballooned over the past three decades. But what is classical education, anyway? Classical education is difficult to define, in part because the term is used in so many circles. There are three primary classical circles: the Latin-centered, the history-centered, and...
“Now We Are Six,” A.A. Milne titled his final volume in the Winnie-the-Pooh series. Now you are six, my son. I cherish being your teacher and your mom. What a special year we have had! This post is part of a blog hop with Exhale—an...
Dandelions sprout in my yard at an alarming speed. I do nothing to make this happen. They appear of their own free will, dotting my lawn with their bright yellow presence. Meanwhile, my 4 year old and I harvest lettuce, cilantro, and radishes. That bounty...
I am an affiliate for Gentle + Classical Press. If you use my links to make a purchase, I’ll receive a small commission. Thank you for supporting my blog! Gentle + Classical Press is one of my favorite curriculum companies, so of course I had...