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Oct. 30, 2017
4 Low Cost Tools for Learning Geography the Natural Way
Did you know the average individual knows the locations of only 18 of the world's 193 or so countries? With such poor understanding of political geography, you might question if learning geography even matters today. Do children (and their parents) … Continue reading
Tagged geography, homeschool, Sonlight
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Sep. 20, 2017
Three Reasons to Immerse Your Children in a Foreign Language Now
Discover why your children can benefit from studying a foreign language and get tips on which foreign language may be the best for your child's educational path.
Jul. 19, 2017
8 Ideas for Nature Study in Urban Areas
In the homeschool world, the idea of rural living pops up a lot. In everything from literature to suggested activities to Instagram hashtags, there’s widespread admiration for the wild outdoors, the idyllic farm, and acres upon acres of open land. … Continue reading
Tagged Homeschooling, nature study, tips
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Jul. 10, 2017
Why We Have a No Toy Policy
Yes, I have a No Toy Policy. Before you think we have read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and have gone over the Feng Shui deep end, let me share an observation that happened about sixteen years ago while visiting … Continue reading
Mar. 24, 2017
Give Kids Tools, Not Toys
My dad had a lot of great advice and wisdom. One of the many things I learned from him was the art of giving gifts to children. I remember it clearly. At that time I had three little boys, and … Continue reading
Tagged books, education, gifts, parenting, preschoolers, priorities, tools, toys
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Mar. 6, 2017
3 Reasons for Homeschoolers to Pursue Extracurricular Activities
After I spoke at a homeschool conference last year, a mom came up to me with a big thank you. She breathed a huge sigh of relief, saying I had just given her great freedom. I looked at her quizzically. … Continue reading
Tagged extracurricular, family life, homeschool, sports
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May. 20, 2016
Zooming out and in: Global-minded homeschooling
I’ve always loved maps -- the delicate wandering lines, the stars and circles hovering over city centers, the softly-worn paper folds creating ridges and peaks where the creases bisect latitude and longitude. Even the mysterious names themselves have a cadence, … Continue reading
