Seeking delight in the midst of imperfection
While combining children can be a homeschool necessity, I’ve learned that combining skill subjects rarely works out. Children really need to work at their own, unique levels for those subjects in order to prevent gaps and have a strong foundation in each skill.
But combining kids in content subjects can be a great fit!
Read moreWhen we were eclectic homeschoolers, I didn’t worry about finishing our books each school year. We reached the end of May (or April!) and called it good.
But since we found our purpose for homeschooling, I’ve learned that some some things need to be fully done before we move on. Otherwise, I’m depriving my children of a strong foundation — while expecting them to build on top of it.
So the question became: how do we finish our studies without ruining our summer?
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…
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