So far in this “Homeschool Rhythms” series we’ve talked about morning time, narration, and getting ready. Today let’s talk about group work! When you ask a seasoned homeschooler about structuring the day, you will often hear the same refrain: “combine as many subjects as you can.” Group work is the easiest way to make that happen. Academics can generally be…
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I have no doubt that when my children are grown people, making their way in the world, they will hear the faint refrain of my voice when they roll out of bed and get ready for their day: “Attitude-dressed-bed” And again after they have breakfast: “Teeth-face-hair-deodorant-zone” These have been the anthems of our mornings for years and my goal has…
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Homeschooling is not for the faint of heart. It requires endurance and initiative. It requires sacrifice and diligence. But it also requires something you might not realize…a sense of humor. We homeschool moms can be so serious; the stakes are high! We’re going against the grain! What if we mess up…this is our kids we’re talking about, after all?! But,…
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If there is a quintessential practice in Charlotte Mason’s approach to education, it is the act of narration. You can pick and choose which living books you want to read, you can use watercolors or not in your nature journaling, and you can dictate your own routine in a way that best fits your family, but you simply cannot reap…
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Today I’m going to kick off a series on homeschool rhythms. One of the most frequently asked questions I get is “how do I structure my day?” or some variation of that. In just a minute we’ll start at the very beginning with the idea of morning time but first I want to give you a snapshot of what you…
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