If you’re a parent, one of the most important things you can do is to set a good example for your children. This is especially true when it comes to academics. If you want your children to value their education, you need to help them learn what it means to be a good student. In…
If you’re wondering if you can go back to school at 40 or beyond, the answer is: Yes. You. Can! Returning to school later in life is definitely doable. Far too many of us decide against returning to school when we’re older because that awful thought that we’re ‘past it’ persists. Yet, in other places…
I really enjoyed spending time at home with my kids (well, I usually enjoyed it!) when they were little. We played a lot of games that were multisensory and fun, while my kids were learning at the same time. We were often in the living room, singing and dancing to a Spanish cassette tape (cassette…
Have you ever had a teacher who incorporated multisensory learning into your lessons? Are those the classes and projects you remember the most? My answer is definitely yes. This post will show you how to make a simple multisensory gel board that keeps kids engaged. As a reading tutor and a previous homeschool mom, I…
I’ll say it again, “I LOVE BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!” I always have. (UPDATE: This is a throwback post. Daughter is now a college graduate, so I have no kids going back to school. I still love this time of year, though! Only one of my own “kids” will be going back to school…
Have you heard of D’Nealian handwriting? You might be asking, “What is D’Nealian handwriting?” D’Nealian handwriting is an italic form of printing. It makes the transition to cursive much easier but could stand on its own for those who are choosing not to teach cursive. It looks really nice too. This post contains affiliate links, which means…
Choosing a homeschool curriculum can be overwhelming. Whether you’re just starting out and choosing an elementary program or choosing high school books, there are so many choices. As a former homeschool parent, I hope some of my experiences will help you through the process. (Both of my “kids” are now 20-something college graduates!) I was…
Have you ever wondered if songs could help your children learn, during your homeschool day? The answer is definitely yes! Multisensory learning is so important and helps information stick. As a homeschool family for many of my kids’ school years, one of the best aspects of the journey was the flexibility to learn in ways…