by Donna Vail | Sep 22, 2015 | Culture, Education, Family Life, Homeschool, Homeschool, Parenting
When we are homeschooling, it can at times seem like we don’t have enough space or a place for all our stuff as we squeeze life in between all the books, papers, art supplies, projects, kits… not to mention all that our children bring in from outside....
by Donna Vail | Aug 19, 2015 | Education, Homeschool, Parenting
When it comes down to the big “yes or no” answer whether to public school or home school, most everyone’s stumbling block is math. Given the fact that most parents home schooling today received their math education from a public school, it’s no...
by Donna Vail | Jul 14, 2015 | Education, Homeschool, Homeschool, Inspiration, Parenting, Uncategorized
Whether it’s our children or ourselves learning a new subject, habit or a new skill, the effectiveness will increase once you put the book down and apply your knowledge. Anytime you or your children are learning, a new skill is developed by putting the newly...
by Donna Vail | Jun 23, 2015 | Education, Homeschool
As parents we decide what curriculum we will use and how we will deliver it, in part, by how we assess our children’s intellectual abilities. We rely on this book and that book, always trying something new. As we seek to find the best solutions, what we do learn...
by Donna Vail | Jun 9, 2015 | Culture, Education, Family Life, Homeschool, Homeschool, Parenting
Ask any parent and they can tell you of a time when their child did not want to do their academic studies, even to the point of absolute avoidance. It is nothing to be worried about or cause to label a child for such behavior. This a normal part of a child’s...
