Tag: child-led learning
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Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord
We went to the high school graduation last week, and for the first time ever I was interested in hearing what the speakers had to say. Guess I’m old now. Most of the speeches I did consider to be fairly boring (so maybe I’m not that old), but some were intriguing. A couple truly inspired…
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Each season is precious
This time around with a baby, I’ve been so aware, much more than ever before, of how each stage goes by so quickly. It’s so cliche- “it goes so fast”, “blink and you’ll miss it”- but seriously! Most of us realize it, but it’s still surprising, almost shocking. This little chubby infant is already almost…
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How to make “aged” paper (fun & simple homeschool craft)
Children’s love for learning never ceases to amaze me. Lately, Leo and Lyla, fourth and sixth grade, have been really into the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and US history in general (or “politics” as they call it). They’ve taken to writing Documents and Articles for their Government Club, and recently have ambitiously aspired to copy…
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New to Homeschooling? Some Encouragement & What Homeschool Looks Like for Us
You don’t have to fit into a “category” for homeschooling- we sure don’t! Classical, Charlotte Mason, unschool, child-led, online, offline- there’s no “right” way except for whatever works for you and your kids. So here’s a look at what we’re doing (at least for now!) with the hope of encouraging you to feel confident to…
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Is Homeschooling Worth It?
Our new homeschool curriculum for this year is scheduled to get here today, and I’m so excited! I’ve always been a nerd, I guess- I remember being so excited to fill my backpack with new school supplies each school year as a kid; now I still get to be excited as we get all the…
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Learning is More Than School
Recently we had a lake-school day— that is, we went to the lake instead of our typical day at home during “school hours”. I feel both timidly defensive and passionately activistic of the approach we take to homeschooling- an untidy mix of classical, Charlotte Mason, unschooling, and child-led learning methods. There’s loose structure and mismatched…
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71 Simple Family Advent Activities!
Advent is such a special season- looking forward to the birth of our Savior with joyful expectation and anticipation! It’s a wonderful time to slow down, focus on God and His Word- particularly the birth of Jesus, and have fun together as a family in the days leading up to Christmas. Wanting to make the…