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What happens when kids take ownership of their learning?

January 20, 2021January 20, 2021Leave a comment

What if there was a way for your children to be more motivated in their learning AND to take on more responsibility in achieving their learning goals?   In our home, we have found a simple way to do just that.  It may look like a page out of a typical school diary, but this … Continue reading What happens when kids take ownership of their learning?

What art did for us in 2020

December 29, 2020Leave a comment

This year, the arts industry has taken one of the biggest financial hits of any industry.  And yet, we have arguably never needed it as much as we did this year.   In a year filled with stress, longing, grief, frustration, confusion, sickness, loss, and more, my family has come to appreciate and depend on … Continue reading What art did for us in 2020

7 components of a great learning space

November 23, 2020November 24, 2020Leave a comment

Have you ever been so into a project that you forgot to eat (or pee)? Perhaps it was a book you couldn't put down, a Sudoku you needed to finish, a room that you were renovating, a rabbit trail of websites you were absorbing on a specific topic.  Hours later you look up and are … Continue reading 7 components of a great learning space

Are you still on the fence?

August 1, 2020December 18, 2020Leave a comment

I'm just finishing a book by Blake Boles called, Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School? If you are on the fence about home educating or know someone who is, this is your book. In addition to reading Boles' book, I invite you to watch a free webinar that I recorded this month, … Continue reading Are you still on the fence?

“Hamilton” Brings a Unique Hope to America

July 4, 2020July 4, 2020Leave a comment

This year we are celebrating Independence Day by watching Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton: An American Musical, recently released on Disney+. Before lockdown due to Covid-19, I daily entered the lottery for a chance to win tickets to see Hamilton on stage. Me, and probably like 3 million others. So, for now, I'm thrilled to get this … Continue reading “Hamilton” Brings a Unique Hope to America

The Liberated Learner

June 22, 2020July 29, 2020Leave a comment

Last week, millions of Americans celebrated Juneteenth, commemorating the emancipation of slavery.  For so many, it is their true Liberation Day.  Back when I was in the classroom, I taught in a year that was responsible for covering US History.  The school was made up of 100% students of color.  I am ashamed to say … Continue reading The Liberated Learner

What to do when your child has NOTHING to write about.

April 14, 2020May 18, 20202 Comments

Do you remember the scene in Beezus and Ramona when the girls are in art class and the teacher announces that the children are to paint a make-believe animal?  Any animal from their imaginations. Ramona gets right to work, but Beezus just stares at her blank paper considering the possibilities.  -sigh-  If only she had … Continue reading What to do when your child has NOTHING to write about.

How to thrive when you are stuck at home

March 23, 2020December 29, 20202 Comments

Regardless of whether your kids go to school or if you've always homeschooled, all of us are entering a season that is unprecedented due to COVID-19.  Most likely you have been bombarded by lists of resources, digital learning platforms, Instagram live sessions, etc. that you can fill your time with while your children are home … Continue reading How to thrive when you are stuck at home

The Magic of a Good Story

February 2, 2020June 22, 20202 Comments

There is nothing like a good story.  Stories are powerful because, in each of them, there is an echo of the person we are, or the person we hope to become, or of the hurt we experience, or that thing we are longing for. Stories are for bedtime, for passing down history and tradition, for … Continue reading The Magic of a Good Story

3 Reasons why kids hate writing

September 7, 2019June 3, 20202 Comments

I grew up a huge baseball fan.  I watched it on tv, listened to games on the radio until way past my bedtime (because I was convinced that if I turned it off, I would jinx my Yankees), I visited the ballpark multiple times a year.  I grew up hearing stories of my dad’s baseball … Continue reading 3 Reasons why kids hate writing

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