I don’t have a “toddler tornado” right now, but my children are still growing and changing. And that means I’m constantly refining the way I organize our homeschool materials!
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A Peaceful (and Realistic) Way to Homeschool Multiple Ages
There are two idyllic pictures in the homeschool world: the peaceful mom reading aloud to her children as they snuggle on the couch beside her; and the peaceful mom sitting at a table, moving between each child, gently explaining, discussing, and encouraging. Neither of these visions…
Read moreHow I Almost Ruined Our Summer…Again
We didn’t have a summer last year. We did fun things: the county fair, a father/son canoe trip, and a VBS type program at our parish. But we also…
Read more{Wise Mamas}: The Advice That Saved Our Year
This past year, I had a difficult time finding a groove for my two struggling learners. Our co-op kept the older kids and my second grader on track, but my 10 and 7 year olds were completely my responsibility — and I was failing miserably.
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