by Learning Mama | Jun 11, 2016 | Homeschooling
I’m over at the 30 Ways We Homeschool Blog Party today sharing all about our relaxed classical homeschool approach – please stop by and say hi! Make sure you hang around too, and check out the 29 other homeschool moms who are sharing all about how they...
by Learning Mama | Jun 6, 2016 | Homeschooling
I wanted to let all my readers in on something exciting that’s going on this month: the 30 Ways We Homeschool Blog Party over at They Call Me Blessed! Each day in June, a different homeschooling family will be sharing all about how they do homeschool —...
by Learning Mama | Jun 1, 2016 | Homeschooling
I’ve never been much of a planner and I’ve certainly never felt the need to create a day by day, lesson by lesson plan for my homeschool. As far as homeschool planning strategies go, I’ve always had my feet firmly planted in the “do the next...
by Learning Mama | May 25, 2016 | Curriculum Reviews, Homeschooling
Last year, I instituted Fun Fridays in our homeschool to add variety, fun, and hands on application to our studies. It is definitely a popular feature around here! I’m always looking for more ways to add to our rotation of activities, so I was more than happy to...
by Learning Mama | May 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
Today I’m over at Hip Homeschool Moms sharing some ideas that will help you squeeze more reading aloud into your homeschool and family life. I’d be pleased if you’d hop on over there and check out the post! Here is a short preview: As any homeschool...
by Learning Mama | May 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
First of all, what is a commonplace book? A commonplace book is a notebook (or other resource) that is used to record ideas, facts, quotes, and personal responses to information encountered while reading, studying, or just going about your daily life. You can use it...
by Learning Mama | May 11, 2016 | Homeschooling
With my second little learner just beginning to reach the incredibly exciting reading milestone, I’ve been trying to help build her pride and confidence as she acquires what is to her an extremely difficult skill. My first reader needed minimal encouragement in...
by Learning Mama | May 4, 2016 | Homeschooling
Well, it’s that time of year again, and after reviewing our learning goals and materials from the past year, I think I’ve finally got the next one figured out! Maybe. It’s been a busy year with my 5 year old joining us for some of our formal...
by Learning Mama | Apr 27, 2016 | Homeschooling
“Oh, I could never homeschool my kids!” You’ve heard it, and so have I. It’s often one of the first things said to you when you make a new friend at church or at the neighbourhood park. Sometimes you hear it from an old friend (perhaps they...
by Learning Mama | Apr 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
Baby Wren and the Great Gift is the latest book by the much loved Sally Lloyd-Jones, author of our family favourite, The Jesus Storybook Bible. We just love Lloyd-Jones around here! We read from her Bible storybook daily, and have also greatly appreciated her...
