Learning from Unlikely Sources
Let me clue you in on a little not-so-secret-secret…. our homeschool is rather unusual compared to most I know of (in our circles of friends and acquaintances, at least). We use ANYTHING that crosses...
View ArticleBeyond Graduation
We just celebrated the graduation of our second child. This big event has had me really pondering the meaning of graduation for most of the homeschooling and unschooling families in my life. For...
View ArticleSchooling About Life…
Sometimes, we get so caught up in the “educational opportunities” and the teachable moments, curriculum, skills, conferences, record keeping, and other details that we forget to just live life and...
View ArticleBack to…Questions?
As the “back to school” season approaches each year, I find the questions never end. We are entering our 12th year of homeschooling and I almost thought we could sneak through this year with it being...
View ArticleSchooling with the Seasons
Every season has a distinct feel to it here in northern Minnesota. With each season, the schooling tactics and topics change to fit the current needs. This season, we find ourselves knee deep in...
View ArticleA Bend in the Road: Coping During Crisis
As we trudge through the journey of educating our children, the common question is “is it enough?” How do you measure that? How do you know when it is enough? The reality is . . . often, you don’t....
View ArticleHoliday Traditions
The holiday season is one full of educational opportunities. Some families take the month off from Thanksgiving until Christmas, or shortly thereafter, to focus on the spirit of the season. Each...
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