Our Last Day Of The Schoolyear!

Journal Entry of May 11, 2012: It’s very difficult for me to wrap my mind around the fact that it’s been a whole year since I set up this...

Introducing Keys of the Universe

I’ve posted previously about the Montessori primary (ages 3-6) online training program available from World Wide Montessori.  Today I’d...

15 Secret Reasons I Homeschool

I haven’t posted for a few days, because of Easter, but also because I’ve spent a long time putting this particular post together. ...

Sanity Savers For Mothers At Home

Do you have all your ducks in a row? I have one of those artistic mother-in-laws who considers the invention of digital photography an utter...

A Good Morning In The Homeschool

We have been “officially” homeschooling for 4 years, and every day has been unique. Every day the children are one day older and desire...

The Joy Of Montessori Unschooling

I’ve mentioned before that I divide our homeschool year into “CC” weeks (24 per year) and “off” weeks (all the rest.)...

Free Sound Patterns Using Getty-Dubay

Today I’d like to share some free, hand-drawn sound pattern pages. If you have checked into handwriting programs for early elementary students,...

Learning About Norman Rockwell

As part of our Classical Conversations Fine Arts program, we are studying 6 American artists this semester.  (This supplements our study of American...

Painting At Home With Children

I can’t believe I haven’t yet posted on painting. I have so many pictures of my kids painting, it’s going to be hard to decide...

Life In The Homeschool Kitchen

At this blog, I truly intend to focus my writings on educational methods and ideas, but occasionally I just can’t help myself, and I start...

Music Education For The Young Child

It’s true, I’m a music-lover. The Scriptures are full of references to music.  My attitude is strongly affected by music in the air. ...

The Basics Of Montessori Philosophy

One of the positive contributions of the internet is the spreading of Montessori educational philosophy. For nearly the first century of the...

Introducing “What DID We Do All Day?”

Meet a homeschooling mother of two young boys known as My Boys’ Teacher. She blogs about using Montessori ideas in her home at What DID WE Do...

Memory Work On A Weekly CD

One of the most effective ways for children to memorize important information is through frequent repetition.  To facilitate this, I make a...

How To Teach A Child To Read – Part Two

I want to continue summarizing the basics of how we have taught our children to read.  This is the second of 2 long posts.  In Part One, I...

Montessori Practical Life At Home

In this post, I’d like to give a brief over-view of what it means to provide your child with “practical life” activities at home. ...

Montessori Math At Home

I love Montessori math materials. There’s too much to say and too many images for just one post, so I’ll start by sharing what it can...

Elementary Albums By Elizabeth Papandrea

If you have been thinking about purchasing a set of elementary-level Montessori albums, there is a digital set written by AMI trainee Elizabeth...

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The Dolphin Tale Movie
Websites For Children
Getting Children Started In Robotics
Introducing “One Hook Wonder”
Barchowsky Fluent Handwriting Info
The Grace & Courtesy Of Receiving Gifts
Meet Susana at Montessori Candy
Socialization Of The Homeschool Mom
Meet A Family Homeschooling In Australia
Meet A Family On A Learning Journey!
Meet CranberryMom!
Meet Eva At Untrodden Paths
Topic List: Great Books For History Study
Introducing Mary’s Muse
Meet A Homeschooling Mother Of Five
Summertime And Shiller Math
Toddler Observations In Walmart
Classical Conversations Program At Home
Montessori Homeschool Organizer 20% Off
Storing Schoolwork Without Losing Your Sanity
Sample Schedules For Classical Conversations At Home
Memorizing The Fifty United States
Organizing Classical Conversations Materials At Home
Topic List: Great Books For Science Study
How To Give A Montessori Presentation
Reading Comprehension Ideas…
Freedom Of Choice And The Child
Say Hello To Bread With Honey!
What’s In The Workbaskets?
Practical Life Pouring Activities
Using Montessori Metal Insets
Drama In The Homeschool
Nature Drawing With Young Children
Practical Life Ideas For Ages Six & Up
Free Homemaking Notebook Pages
How To Make Montessori Bead Material
How To Teach A Child To Read – Part One
Classical Conversations Fine Arts At Home
Early Elementary Anatomy Study At Home
Our Tea-Time Ritual
Montessori Albums And Online Training Overview
Playsilks
U.S. Geography Game and… Arm Slings
A Good Day For Goop
A Website For Fun Spelling Practice
Learning About The Elements
Lapbooks For Catholics Website
World Education Games Website
Learning About St. Valentine
Learning About Martin Luther King, Jr.
A New Year For Learning!
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