Teaching our kids happens everywhere. Creating a learning life happens no matter how you educate your kids. It's not about "school". Learn how to explore, teach, and embrace this family life with tips from one who is living in it.
Orange Shirt Day: A Picture Book List
Orange Shirt Day is a Canadian Day that was started to remember First Nation residential schools. Start the conversation with these children's picture books.
12 Favorite Audiobook Series Your Family Will Love
Are you looking for some good books for family reading? Try these 12 audiobooks, and the whole family will be asking to listen.
The Best Travel Games For Your Family
What are the best travel games? The ones you will play! Stock up on these perfect-for-travel family games that you will want to play.
Picture Book Illustrator Study: Science with Jason Chin
Scientific topics come to life with award-winning picture book author and illustrator Jason Chin. Don't just read them. Learn about the illustrator, study the details in his paintings, and compare them across his books. Take a deep dive into picture books at a new level!
Learning Math through Family Games
Games reinforce math learning naturally --- so much better than worksheets. Remember math includes logic, planning, patterns, shapes and matching… not just numbers. These are mom-tested and kid-approved games every family needs to know about.
Classical Conversations Essentials: How to Be a Prepared Parent
Classical Conversations parents have doubts and think their kid is not ready for Essentials in fourth grade. You are! Let me show you why.
Homeschooling as the Lead Learner in Your Home
Homeschooling families don't need big elaborate plans and curriculum. They do need actively learning parents who model learning for them. Invite them into your adult reading and learning. Show them education doesn't stop when school stops. Be the lifelong learner you want them to be one day.
Classical Conversations: Our Top Ten Reasons After Eight Years (Part Two)
If you're considering the Classical Conversations homeschool program, you're in the right place. Let these top five reasons to use CC guide you during this journey. After eight years homeschooling with this homeschool group, I have the insight you might want for your kids' schooling. Welcome!
Classical Conversations: Our Top Ten Reasons After Eight Years (Part One)
If you're considering beginning Classical Conversations, looking around for answers, or just looking for encouragement to continue, you're in the right place. Use these top ten reasons to use CC to guide you during this journey and learn a few insights into what I wish I had known. After eight years homeschooling with this homeschool group, I have the insight you might want. Welcome!