Reasons to Homeschool Podcast

I thought this was an interesting podcast  to listen to by Tsh Oxenreider of Simple Mom and Jamie Martin of Simple Homeschool and Steady Mom. Check it out over HomeFries: Reasons to Homeschool

Our reasons? To help our children blossom into who God is calling them to be and to help ignite a lifetime love of learning!

What are your reasons?

Montessori Enrichment Activities

My kids love choosing electives like the art puzzle above, after their core school learning is done for the day! It's important to give kids the opportunity to learn and explore on their own. It gives them the chance to try out many of the concepts they've learned in their school subjects. Some of our electives include: Exploring art through different mediums and techniques, typing, graphic design, building, researching topics of interest, playing the guitar or ukelele, and more. These are especially great for the older set of kids as too!

What elective options do your children enjoy?

Montessori: Teaching a Child to Listen

Thank you to those of you who took the time to email me privately regarding your own little "hummers"! I found a great article to help me with Mr. C and I wanted to share it with all of you. I believe the suggestions for listening games can help to raise Mr. C's awareness of his own voice and noise levels. Check out the article by Jocelyn Scotty over at the Chicago Examiner: Montessori: Teaching a child to listen

Do you already implement listening games in your home or classroom? After reading the article, what activities would you try?

Homeschool Tips

February is usually a time when homeschooling families are evaluating how the year has been going so far, and making any changes if necessary. Check out these homeschooling tips to see if they might be of help to you::

Homeschooling Advice from Experienced Families