Are you considering homeschooling, or are you curious and simply want to know more? What if you were offered a commendable, complimentary class on homeschooling taught by experienced educators that included hands-on tools for your personal use? The course is called Homeschool 101 . . . Would you like a front-row seat?The Old Schoolhouse® is thrilled toContinueContinue reading “Homeschooling 101”
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Let’s Git ‘Er Done!
It’s that time of year again. You know, when you wonder if your tenth grader will ever finish her geometry textbook. (Yep, that would be me!) It’s the time of year when we wonder why we chose a particular science curriculum, but realize that it’s too late to start over again. It’s the time ofContinueContinue reading “Let’s Git ‘Er Done!”
A Common Bond
Homeschoolers–whether classical, relaxed, traditional, or eclectic–share a common bond. And, we enjoy meeting one another and discussing our various methods and materials. Deana Hipwell of The Frugal Homeschooling Mom delights in highlighting different homeschooling families on her “A Common Bond” feature each week. Yesterday (April 15) our family was featured! Please check it out here.ContinueContinue reading “A Common Bond”
I’m Going to the Fair!
And I want you to join me! As a homeschooling mom, I look forward to homeschool conventions with the same fervor I looked forward to the county fair as a kid. The huge stuffed animals, the impossible ring toss game, school friends I hadn’t seen in a while, dirt up to my ankles, overpriced hotdogs,ContinueContinue reading “I’m Going to the Fair!”
Creative Spaces
Everyone’s house is different (ok, maybe not if you live in a cookie-cutter development), so a one-size-fits-all organizing mentality doesn’t work. I try to be sensitive of that and to offer a variety of options when I write my how-to posts.The other week, I posted about our schoolroom makeover (read it here if you missedContinueContinue reading “Creative Spaces”
Homeschool Organization E-Book Published!
I’m so excited to announce that my very first e-book is ready for you to purchase, either from Codex Publishing’s store or from CurrClick! It’s entitled “Organize Your Homeschool” and is mostly a compilation of some of my blog posts, plus a few extras.Ever wished you could print out a few reminders on how toContinueContinue reading “Homeschool Organization E-Book Published!”
Why Study Latin, Greek, or Ancient History?
Latin?! Yikes! If the trivium didn’t scare people off, Latin and Greek usually do. These reasons came from the “Why Study Latin & Greek?” The Classical Teacher, by Andrew Campbell, Summer 2007, (a publication of Memoria Press). I agree wholeheartedly, but he just stated the arguments much more eloquently, so these are pretty much inContinueContinue reading “Why Study Latin, Greek, or Ancient History?”
Schoolroom Makeover
A few weeks ago, I posted several articles to help get us all through the winter season (weather wise and school wise). Here are the links in case you missed them the first time or “Chicken Soup for Mom’s Soul” and “Beyond Blah.” Anyway, I just know y’all are dying to know what I reallyContinueContinue reading “Schoolroom Makeover”
Christian Classical Education Defined
Wait! Before you all bury your heads in the sand and run screaming in the other direction, let’s look at what a classical education actually encompasses. I think you’ll discover that it’s not as scary as you thought it was and that it’s the type of education you really want your children to have byContinueContinue reading “Christian Classical Education Defined”
Our Christian Classical Homeschooling Journey
Several of you have asked, so here it is: the story behind our homeschool. This is the short version. In the coming weeks, I plan to write more about Christian classical homeschooling and how our family makes it work.I’d never heard of homeschooling until several years after my children were born. When my oldest wasContinueContinue reading “Our Christian Classical Homeschooling Journey”
Bethany LaShell 