My kindergarten kiddo is busily building his reading fluency right now, but constantly zooming through flashcards can get a bit tedious for any little learner. He is a hands-on learner (kinesthetic is the educational term if you’re into the fancy lingo), and he excels when he can use his body while he engages in learning …
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I knew when I was starting this school year that I would need a few tricks up my old mom sleeve to help me out when things are a bit crazy around here. With a 9, 5, 3, and 6 month old, I am no stranger to crazy. I expect it to happen …
I remember when I was pregnant with my first son, I was certain that I wanted to breastfeed. I had a mindest of success even though many of my friends weren’t sure why I wanted to breastfeed. I had one looming question that I had to answer: How can I prepare? I started by looking …
Choosing a homeschool reading curriculum can definitely feel overwhelming. There are a zillion options with loyal fans in every homeschool group and blog on the web, it seems. After spending the past two years homeschooling, I’m starting to gain some insights into what works and doesn’t work for our homeschooling family. I know that I …
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