Have a late reader? Don’t lose heart. My oldest son didn’t read fluently until he hit middle school, obviously a late reader. As you might imagine, I worried. A lot. And, I tried everything to get him reading. I’m pretty sure I bought at least five different reading programs that promised results. I kept thinking,…
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A Route 66 Vacation for a Fun Trip Through History Looking for an unusual vacation idea this summer? Why not plan a Route 66 vacation? Even if you can’t travel the whole Mother Road, driving sections of it can offer a new way to explore a piece of American history. A Bit of History This…
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Lessons From Our Animal Adventures Lately, I’ve been clearing out old materials from earlier in my homeschooling journey and it’s reminded me of how we chose to study animals through our animal adventures. As I’ve packed up early readers, puzzles, games, and leftovers from kits, I stumbled on some unusual items. A ladybug farm. A…
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Lifeschooling Reading, ‘Riting, and ‘Rithmetic One of the most frequently asked questions about lifeschooling is: what about the three R’s? How do kids in a relaxed, lifeschooling home learn to read? What about the college essay? Do they learn their math facts? What about high school math? Lifeschooling reading: A couple of stories of learning…
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