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I have been saying that I will share more specifics and goals for our family. This past week those played out some. I thought I’d give you an update on our Back to Homeschool Basics. Back to Homeschool Basics You might remember that I am seeking those ancient paths. Honing and focusing, cutting out all the unnecessary. It goes back to keeping those long term
“So, when are you going to enroll her in mother’s morning out?” That’s the question I heard most often when our eldest was just a little more than a year old. It’s also the question the Lord used to work on my heart about homeschooling. So I am sharing how to homeschool preschoolers. Because so often I hear, “I can’t homeschool because of the little
I’ve been sharing the learning layers of our homeschool day. First, we place a generous helping of prayer, next we layer all those helpful homeschool habits, we stir around the 3 Rs on five levels. After lunch we sprinkle the wonderful spices of enrichment, showing how we fit in all the extra hodgepodge of learning. So now…are you ready to put your feet up and
In our 17 years of homeschooling, we have gathered some favorites. Tried and true homeschool favorites we use always! I’m sharing those with you today. Not only that, but I am celebrating 10 years of blogging here at Hodgepodge. And because it is a Hodgepodge, my family and I are also hosting BIG giveaways at our three sister websites as well. I’ll share more about
Just how I teach multiple subjects to multiple ages? It’s always changing with growing children and their needs. Since you, dear reader, might be looking for a specific answer for a specific subject, I include links to all of my best tips for teaching multiple ages. First, let’s start with the basics. The Basics of Teaching Multiple Ages There are some basics thoughts and habits
Welcome back to 10 Days of Lasagna Learning: Teaching Multiple Ages. For over a dozen years we’ve turned to our habits as the ‘bones’ of our day. Our habits help us accomplish a basic school day and get food on the table. We leaned on one or two more heavily when all were age 10 and under. We’ve tweaked habits to meet our needs with
These are the big ones. These are the long haul homeschool curriculum choices. The homeschool resources we’ve used most every year for every child. These are tested through five children, two homeschool grads and 17 years of homeschooling. Successfully used with different learning styles, across multiple ages and in the midst of busy days. Highly recommend! Long Haul Homeschool Curriculum For All Ages These are
Does getting back into a homeschool routine make you feel like you are pulling some heavy weights a long distance? I understand. Me too. The planning, the gathering of resources for so many ages! I do have a solution I’ve found that I want to pass along that just may work for you. For many years we have eased back into a homechool routine after
