If you recall, in May I started the “Homeschooling as Supplement” series (2 installments left so stay tuned) because of a question that was posed to me by a reader. I became increasingly interested in the topic as the articles unfolded because I was considering sending Aaron to a preschool (for reasons I’ll discuss in…
Homeschooling As A Supplement Series – Educational Philosophies & Ideals
One commonality that exists between my wife’s life journey and my own is that our past educational experiences have played vital roles in charting the courses for our respective paths and life philosophies. She specifically recalls her middle school years and how so many aspects of her life had changed. She began to understand herself, her…
Celebrating a Birthday with Your Toddler (3 and under)
How did May escape me so quickly? Fleeting months have been the trend, but I couldn’t get on with June without letting you all know what has been happening in the homeschooling world in the Smith home–one word: celebrating We knew May was going to be a month of celebrations for us, so hubby helped…
Homeschooling As A Supplement Series – Setting the Foundation
As parents, we cannot determine the paths our children will take once they become students. We cannot choose their curricular passions, define their strengths, or overcome their weaknesses for them. We do, however, have the power to propel them towards the outer rims of their potential as lifelong learners. To use a sports analogy, think…
A Solution for Weak Wrists: Mighty Tykes
When I discovered Aaron needed an extra boost in building his hand strength, I researched everything I could to support the need. I found some great everyday activities as listed here, and some great products, which you can also find here. At the same time, I discovered a product I found to be a simple yet…