Katie Klein from Little House Learning Co. recently joined me to share her insights on implementing the Charlotte Mason approach in the preschool and kindergarten years. Katie emphasizes the importance of nurturing a love for learning from the very start. She provides practical advice on prioritizing play, recognizing the right time for formal instruction, and […]
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You’re homeschooling a kindergartener! Congratulations! You’ve heard about “literature-based learning” all over every homeschool website as you’ve scoured the internet for ideas on how to get started…but what does that look like in reality? How can you make sure your wiggly, giggly kindergartener is really learning and retaining information as you read to them? How
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In today’s Homeschool Conversation we enjoy the experiences and expertise of Laura McKinney Adams, a seasoned second-generation homeschooling parent and former preschool teacher, as she shares invaluable advice and reflections on navigating the preschool homeschooling journey. With a background in classical education and a deep commitment to nurturing young minds, Laura offers practical tips and
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You have a young child at home and you’re wondering how to make the best education decisions for your family. Let’s explore the reasons why families opt for homeschooling preschool, the concerns you might have, the benefits of homeschooling preschoolers, and how to find the encouragement needed to embark on this incredible journey. Homeschooling during
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Wondering how to include truth, goodness, and beauty in your homeschool preschool? What does it really look like with our little learners? Today’s guest author (and second-generation homeschool mom) Laura McKinney Adams has a lovely perspective to share! Truth, Goodness, and Beauty in the Homeschool Preschool by Laura McKinney Adams You are never too young
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If the past few years have taught us anything, they’ve shown us that our expectations and plans may face unexpected changes. Maybe you’re tentatively planning to homeschool your preschooler, but you want to make sure they’re ready for a traditional Kindergarten experience next year. Or maybe you’re considering homeschooling long-term, but you feel uncertain in
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What is it really like homeschooling with a houseful of little ones around? How do you homeschool with a toddler? What about homeschooling with a baby (or 2!)? We see the golden images online. We read the blog posts with 3, 5, or 7 quick tips for homeschooling with a baby and toddler underfoot. We
I’ve rounded up 8 of the best options for teaching your preschooler at home! Use this helpful homeschool curriculum comparison guide to decide on the best option for your unique family. I have homeschooled 5 kids and I’ve never used an actual homeschool preschool curriculum. Does that sound crazy to you? I loved the thrill
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This was such a fun conversation for me! I see Elizabeth each week on the computer screen as Isaac and I sign in for his Clap for Classics! live class on Tuesday mornings. Her musical enthusiasm brings loads of joy to our homeschool day. And it’s been fun to get to know her as grown-ups,
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Looking for fun ways to play with math in your homeschool, but prefer offline math games instead of one more math game app? Beast Academy Playground is an ever-growing resource full of free math games for kids you can play on the tabletop, a whiteboard, or the driveway! While the term “gameschooling” seems to have
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The youngest child in a homeschool family often just tags along for the ride. When the older siblings are studying science, sometimes the younger ones merely observe. While this often works out fine, sometimes I see a glimmer in my little guy’s eye. He would like to be the one discovering and experimenting and exploring
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Do you feel the pressure to homeschool in just the right way or to provide a rigorous education no matter what? Do you sometimes find yourself turning your homeschool approach into a perfectionistic competition? Jennifer Pepito joins us today to encourage us to consider the whole child in our home. She reminds us to take
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Clap for Classics! offers delightful, affordable online music classes for your baby, toddler, preschooler, and kindergartner. If you have wanted to introduce your young children to classical music, but you aren’t quite sure where to begin, Clap for Classics! offers you an opportunity to make musical memories with your children in your own home regardless
Are you looking for the best homeschool math curriculum for your young learner? Are you wondering what math program you should use for homeschooling kindergarten? I highly recommend Kindergarten Math with Confidence by Kate Snow! This post contains affiliate links. I received a product for free. All opinions are honest and my own; I was
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Winter days call for cups of hot cocoa and stacks of picture books. What could be better than enjoying picture books about snow in your homeschool? Pair these lovely read-alouds with some poetry, art, and other simple activities for a cozy, snowy homeschool day! Note: real snow is not required…which is a good thing for
My oldest son was 5 when he asked, “Daddy, can we do a science experiment?” My husband, a brilliant engineer and an awesome dad, was obviously delighted to oblige. John designed a simple experiment to explore with our son and daughter (then 5 and 3 years old) demonstrating the process of the scientific method at
What if your best tool for homeschooling preschool is changing your perspective, not buying a curriculum? What if you don’t have to plan dozens of projects? What if there is a natural, peaceful, and productive way to pursue preschool at home?
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Do you want to pursue a #TextbookFreePreschool? Start with this incredible Preschool Picture Book round-up!
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