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New Homeschool Voices Page

Amber August 10, 2015

New Homeschool Voices Page

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...]

Filed Under: Big Green Chair, Homeschooling Voices

Thoughts on Miquon, Mental Math, and Math Facts

Amber January 19, 2014

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...]

Filed Under: Homeschooling Voices, Math Tagged With: card games, Charlotte Mason, Crewton Ramone's House of Math, homeschool mistakes, Math, Math Facts, math games, Mental Math, Miquon, Multiplication Facts

A Fresh Encouragement for Homeschooling In 2014

Amber January 1, 2014

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...]

Filed Under: Homeschooling Voices, Uncategorized Tagged With: Charlotte Mason, Homeschool Planning, Homeschool Resources, How To Homeschool, Why Homeschool

Ten Favorite Resources for Learning About A Charlotte Mason Education

Amber November 17, 2013

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...]

Filed Under: Homeschooling Voices, Inside Voices, Philosophies, Uncategorized Tagged With: Charlotte Mason, Homeschool Resources

Homeschooling and Starting a Business

David October 20, 2013

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...]

Filed Under: Homeschooling Voices, Inside Voices Tagged With: Homeschool Dad, Start a Business, Why Homeschool

Ten Reasons To Choose Charlotte Mason

Amber October 6, 2013

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...]

Filed Under: Homeschooling Voices, Philosophies, Uncategorized Tagged With: Charlotte Mason, How To Homeschool, Narration

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