Fun On Your Next Road Trip
One of our favorite family films, The Princess Bride has pretty much become a classic. Loved by kids and adults alike, my husband and I...
The Benefits of Forest Play; How Underdeveloped Sensory Systems Affect Learning
{Image} "Many children are walking around with an underdeveloped vestibular (balance) system today–due to restricted movement. In order...
Dewey and Vygotsky...Teachings that Were Forgotten
HISTORY LESSON: EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHERS Dewey and Vygotsky's teachings have moulded public school systems. Let's look a little deeper......
Do Children and Adults Learn in the Same Way? -- Two Views of Childhood
I want to discuss two views of childhood because they each make assumptions about how children learn...this is important! VIEW #1 The...
Finding Inexpensive Clubs/Sports/Music for Homeschoolers
{Source} Question One thing I love about public schools are the opportunities it offers kids to get involved in clubs, sports, music,...
What About My Kids' Social Life? Part 2
What Are They Being Socialized To? "The great advantage of home schooling, in fact, is the protection it provides to vulnerable children...
What About My Kids' Social Life? Part 1
{Source} Question Do you feel that your kids have enough social time with other kids and adults to understand interactions outside of...
Home School Regulations by State
Question What are the state regulations that you need to follow, and how do you know your kids have adequately met all those standards?...
For LDS Students, Do You Home School Seminary?
Question For LDS Students, Do You Home School Seminary? My husband who is a seminary teacher answered this one for me. This response...
How Do You Know You've Adequately Covered Each Subject?
Question How do you know you've adequately covered each subject? To know if you've adequately covered each subject isn't hard, you'll...