Nov

30

Classical approach to homeschooling

Posted by nicki

November 30, 2006 | Leave a Comment

Like I mentioned in an earlier post I am doing an investigation into the different approaches to homeschooling/ education. I thought I would start with the classical approach.
Some think that this method of education grew in popularity during the middle ages. It’s roots are tracked back to Socrates, Aristotle, and Greek culture. [...]

Nov

28

Help for homeschool science woes

Posted by nicki

November 28, 2006 | Leave a Comment

I was never much for science when I was in school. Even though I loved to be outside and play in the woods I never had the curiosity for the physical world going on around me. Over time this has changed and I have learned many facts about this incredible world we are [...]

Nov

27

Will Smith on Homeschooling

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November 27, 2006 | Leave a Comment

I thought this article was interesting.

Nov

25

Homeschool Options

Posted by nicki

November 25, 2006 | 1 Comment

One of the greatest things about homeschooling is you can do anything you want to do. You can go down any road you choose. You can be highly structured - or no structure at all. You can use curriculum, do online school, or follow your child’s interest. Either way you might want [...]

Nov

17

Why Homeschool?

Posted by nicki

November 17, 2006 | Leave a Comment

People homeschool for many reasons. Some of the reasons I have decided to journey down that road is one, I enjoy my kids, and don’t want to just see them for a few hours a day. And to spend those few hours watching them do homework. I made a decision to slow [...]

Nov

13

Thanksgiving Craft Ideas

Posted by nicki

November 13, 2006 | Leave a Comment

With the holidays around the corner you might be looking for some ways to learn about the traditions of Thanksgiving or just to have a fun time doing crafts together. I, too, have been looking and have found some helpful resources that you might enjoy.
For crafts look to Family Fun.
Check out A to Z [...]

Nov

9

Welcome to Homeschool Central

Posted by nicki

November 9, 2006 | Leave a Comment

Well it might be a little early but I am jumping in. My kids are 4 and 2 and I am feeling the need to get organized for our official, unofficial homeschooling (my son has almost already taught himself to read). I have been perusing blogs and homeschooling sights since my oldest was [...]