Is the summer slide what you think? The summer slide, the phenomenon in which children lose months of academic progress over the break, is a real concern for many families who brace for it each year. But is the way we try to “fix” the summer slide (i.e., with extra...
Unschooling is a flexible, child-led educational approach that empowers children to explore and learn at their own pace. Unlike traditional homeschooling, unschooling allows children to pursue their passions and interests without the constraints of a rigid curriculum....
Your homeschool roadmap to success! Welcome to your comprehensive resources for back-to-homeschool! It's time to gear up for an enriching learning experience tailored to your child's needs. Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler or embarking on this journey for the...
Another academic year is underway. There's something about September and back-to-school that helps us reset! I have a bunch of FREE specialized and academic planners on my site to help you get started. I like doing an initial brain dump and quick organization of...
There is often a lot of talk in new-to-homeschooling groups about being afraid their child won't progress as they had been in school. I often get questions about how parents can measure progress without the exams they are so accustomed to as a gauge for success.⠀ ⠀...
Plan the year with three overarching goals for a group or for an individual child. Whether you’re a home educator, teacher, therapist, or support staff, you might find that starting with three main goals for the year will give you additional clarity. Even...
You already have a belief about education. Is it merely about an imparting of pedagogical information from one person to another, or is it more? Is the adult the sole decision-maker? Is education the drilling of skills? Or, Do you aim to understand...
As parents and educators, we can get a little off-kilter about educational goals. We are tempted by sparkling new curricula and we wonder if we are doing enough. We want to do better. We'll be more organized. We'll do all the things, and all the strategies, and all...
There is often a lot of talk in new-to-homeschooling groups about being afraid their child won't progress as they had been in school. I often get questions about how parents can measure progress without the exams they are so accustomed to as a gauge for success.⠀ ⠀...
Plan the year with three overarching goals for a group or for an individual child. Whether you’re a home educator, teacher, therapist, or support staff, you might find that starting with three main goals for the year will give you additional clarity. Even...
You already have a belief about education. Is it merely about an imparting of pedagogical information from one person to another, or is it more? Is the adult the sole decision-maker? Is education the drilling of skills? Or, Do you aim to understand...
As parents and educators, we can get a little off-kilter about educational goals. We are tempted by sparkling new curricula and we wonder if we are doing enough. We want to do better. We'll be more organized. We'll do all the things, and all the strategies, and all...