We interrupt Homeschool Geek Week for a quick public service announcement. We have a new place on the blog! Click on over to Homeschool Voices and take a look at our plans for this space. We would love to have you join the conversation. Now back to our … [Read more...]
Thoughts on Miquon, Mental Math, and Math Facts
For the elementary years in our homeschool we use an math program called Miquon which is a Montessori based curriculum. We like Miquon because it builds a good foundation of mathematical concepts, strengthens skills of pattern recognition, and encourages … [Read more...]
A Fresh Encouragement for Homeschooling In 2014
How is your homeschool year going? Did you plan out your entire year in July? Are you right on schedule - not even one page behind in the math book? I know that is not true in our school. We have the year planned, but are not on target - life has … [Read more...]
Ten Favorite Resources for Learning About A Charlotte Mason Education
If you have heard about the philosophy of Charlotte Mason and wonder why it appeals to so many homeschool families you can read my post Ten Reasons To Choose Charlotte Mason. This post is also part of the Homeschooling Voices column. Charlotte Mason … [Read more...]
Homeschooling and Starting a Business
This post is part of the Homeschooling Voices series. I am a life long programmer and support my family with the skills I have been developing since I was a child working with a Commodore VIC-20. (It is probably still in my parents attic somewhere.) … [Read more...]
Ten Reasons To Choose Charlotte Mason
This is the first post in a series called Homeschooling Voices. This blog series features homeschooling families from diverse homeschooling experiences. We thought we would begin this series by sharing a bit of our own experience. If you are … [Read more...]