Homeschooling affords us the wonderful opportunity to get rid of the desk, that traditional school model, and learn in unique ways. Ditch the Desk does just that. Through twenty-four weekly or monthly unit studies, students in kindergarten through fifth grade can examine topics such as being an author or illustrator, backyard critters, baking with
Homeschooler small talk inevitably moves to schooling approaches: classical, unschooling, eclectic (code for whatever works!). Nobody ever says relationship schooling. As full-time RVers, relationship schooling has been an integral and spontaneous part of our whole family’s education. What is relationship schooling? Relationship schooling is learning through interactions with real people. It doesn’t necessarily
We live in an amazing world! There is a never-ending supply of topics to explore. One of the largest subject areas on SchoolhouseTeachers.com—Science—is also a favorite of our teachers, which is evidenced by the types of courses we offer. Creation, Nature, and You is a video-based supplement to an elementary science class. Students will
Between Heaven & Hollywood David A.R. White http://book.davidarwhite.com/ I was a little bit nervous about reading Between Heaven & Hollywood. I’ve enjoyed David A.R. White as an actor for years. What if the book was disappointing? What if was nothing but fluff with no more depth than a cute Facebook meme? I knew
The new school has started, or perhaps for some of you it may merely be continuing, or you start earlier than that. But nonetheless, school is ON! You’ve organized your curriculum. You’ve bought your new school supplies. You’ve, hopefully, gotten your children on board with schooling again. 🙂 BUT perhaps not… 🙂 You’ve paid
Our world is a fascinating place. There are many different geographical features, cultures, languages, and people groups. Not only is our world literally shaped by things like volcanoes and earthquakes, but it is figuratively shaped by the people who have lived and who are living now. Elementary and middle school students can learn All
Often we wonder if our kids enjoy homeschooling. Do they love it…hate it…tolerate it…thrive in it. Well my 1st grader has something to say about why she loves to homeschool. We are about to start her 3rd year being educated at home…preschool, kindergarten, and now 1st grade. She has her days where she doesn’t
When we talk about health, we typically think of physical health. Are we fit? Do we eat right? Do we get sick very often? If you live any length of time, however, you realize that “health” means so much more than just the physical aspect. It includes mental, emotional, and spiritual health. They are