Challenges of the home educating mother, part 2
Homeschooling has many challenges for mothers but we need to remember that they are common to all and we all deal with them differently.
Challenges of the Home Educating Mother Part 3: Feeling Inadequate
As a homeschool mother you have many challenges, one of them the feeling of inadequacy. You need to know you can do it and that others understand.
Beginning highschool at home
Beginning highschool at home Something that will be on many of the minds of those of you who have been home educating for some time is that of transitioning your child to the highschool years at home. It can be easy to feel daunted all over again, as you may have experienced when you first […]
Getting your home educated child into university
Getting your home educated child into university Our investigation into university entrance began in 2007 when our eldest son was 16. Fortunately, he was clear on what he wanted to do (entomology), and we then worked backwards from there: what course he would need to do, and which university would supply the necessary expertise at […]
10 Benefits of Reading Aloud to Your Children
10 Benefits of Reading Aloud to Your Children One of the things we have enjoyed immensely and seen the most fruit from in our homeschooling journey is our read aloud time. Curling up with a book together as a family is something we all still do, even though the children are all older now. We […]
The art of narration
The art of narration Put simply, narration involves your child telling back in his own words what he has just read or heard. This sounds simple enough, but the things that are going on in your child’s brain while he narrates to you are complex. Requiring your child to retell what they have heard will […]
The habit of nature study
The object of nature study is firstly to cultivate in your child a love and appreciation for God’s creation allowing him to see and judge true beauty from His perspective.
How to use copywork to teach your child
There’s a lot of talk about copywork and quotes from Charlotte Mason abound, but what exactly is it and how can you use it to educate your child?
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