Becoming an Expert in Chaos
“Hmm, I was just listening to a podcast about something that may fit.” This statement could have come from a… more
Read MoreWhy We Homeschool Year-Round…Or Not
As I mentioned in this blog post, the reasons my family homeschools are the three F’s: freedom, flexibility, and family… more
Read MoreExploring Alternatives: Unschooling
I’ve never used a curriculum. I tried Muzzy once. It bored my kids faster than I could say gracias. I’ve… more
Read MoreWhen There’s More Than One: Sibling Solutions
April 10th is National Sibling Day, something I only remember when people post photos of their siblings on social media… more
Read MoreStrewing in Your Homeschool
No matter what style of homeschooling you subscribe to, strewing is an effective means of engaging your children in self-directed… more
Read MoreHomeschooling with Minecraft: From Chaos to Complete Curriculum
“Mama, when can I get Minecraft? All my friends have Minecraft!….” (pause 5 minutes) “What about now, can I have… more
Read MoreFun with Fluency: What Is It and Why Do We Need to Teach It?
What does fluency mean and why is it important to actively teach it to readers? If someone is a fluent… more
Read MoreApplying to Selective Colleges as an Unschooler
As a homeschooler, I didn’t always know I wanted to go to college. Actually, I spent most of my grade… more
Read MoreDeschooling: What Is It, and Why Should You Do It?
When families come to me wanting to leave traditional school and “come to the dark side,” my first bit of… more
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