But Won’t My Kid Be Weird?!

But Won’t My Kid Be Weird?!

“Your kid is going to be so weird.” “What about FRIENDS?!?!” “What about socialization?”Socialization and “weirdness.” It’s the age old criticism about non-traditional school models (including hybrid schools, home...
How Do I Help My Child Enjoy Math?

How Do I Help My Child Enjoy Math?

Family interviews are underway for the next school year and at almost every one, families have questions about math. Things like, “My child is a high learner in math,” “My child is year behind in math, does he have to repeat the whole grade in every...
How to Cure Homeschool Burnout

How to Cure Homeschool Burnout

In every home education journey you find pockets of the year where the echoes of your non-homeschooling friends run over and over in your head. “Kids home, all day, every day? And teach them? Are you crazy?” “When do you get a break?” “We...
Peter and the Wolf

Peter and the Wolf

We are two months into our first school year and have been experiencing so many wonderful books and resources in our program, In the first couple weeks of our K-2nd grade music appreciation class we enjoyed the fabulous Maestro Classics CD, Peter and the Wolf....
The Demise of At-Home Science

The Demise of At-Home Science

What is the subject area that fascinates and excites most young students? You guessed it, science! Kids are born naturally curious about the world around them and intuitively seek to explore it. They love learning about nature, volcanoes, planets, the human body, and...
Homeschool Burnout…in July

Homeschool Burnout…in July

In every home education journey you find pockets of the year where the echoes of your non-homeschooling friends run over and over in your head. “Kids home, all day, every day? And teach them? Are you crazy?” “When do you get a break?” “We...