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Jul. 29, 2019
Homeschool Arts and Crafts for the Parent Who Prefers Student-led Projects
When I’m looking through homeschool blogs, I see bright, beautiful pictures of children playing with paint and making creations with macaroni and glitter. The parents and children all appear to be having a great time. But that happy scene isn’t … Continue reading
May. 29, 2019
The Ultimate Summer Bucket List of Life Skills for Homeschoolers
Parents needs summer vacation as much as their children! It's a time to relax and recover. But summer days are also a great time to squeeze in topics that might be neglected during the homeschool year—like life skills! Homeschoolers joke … Continue reading
Tagged electives, Homeschooling, life experience, life skills, summer
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Apr. 3, 2019
Out-of-the-Box Learning Activities When You Need a Day of Fun
Although learning is fun and Sonlight is a wonderfully delightful way to homeschool, there are times when you or your kids get in a rut. On those days when motivation is waning or bad attitudes are cropping up, a small … Continue reading
Mar. 4, 2019
8 Low Budget Ways to Add Performing Arts to Your Homeschool
I own it: ours is a family that values the arts. As such, our homeschool is one where we prioritize immersion and exposure to all forms of creative expression. Fellow homeschoolers often lament that while they find it easy to … Continue reading
Nov. 19, 2018
How After School Reading Develops Emotional Intelligence
We often praise living books for their academic value—as well we should! But what is often overlooked is the emotional intelligence our children develop from exposure to great literature. Though my children attend public school now, we often read books from … Continue reading
Tagged afterschooling, books, emotional, enrichment, intelligence, maturity, reading, wrad
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Jun. 22, 2018
How Homeschool Electives are a Blessing Not a Burden
When it comes to offering your children electives, do you ever ask yourself: How do I teach things I know nothing about? Why is it beneficial to add to the curriculum? When can I find time to add an elective? … Continue reading
May. 21, 2018
Afterschooling Art at Home When School Doesn't Provide It
Art as a school subject is in a unique situation. Everyone agrees that it is important. Life is more beautiful, expressive, and fulfilling when we create and can enjoy others’ creations. Art is an end in itself, but what some … Continue reading
