This is the first in a series of posts in which I am sharing the “Morning Pages” that I made for my kids when they were in early and middle elementary grades. There are 100 of them altogether, plus a bonus set for Christmas. Time permitting, I will try to post one or two sets […]
Author: Erica
Free Reading Book Lists
or “What to Do If Your Kids Run Out of Books to Read” I have two kids, both in the intermediate grades, who love to read. Kid One is very particular and prefers hard science fiction. Kid Two is not exactly particular, but loves high fantasy. At one point, a few years ago, they ran […]
Free Editable Weekly Planner for Kids
There are many ways to keep track of the chores, work, and other tasks kids have to do, but this spot chart has been a perennial favorite in our house. I created it when the kids were preschool age, and it has made its way back to our refrigerator almost every year since. The kids […]
Our Guiding Principles for a Happy Homeschool
One of the great benefits of being an independent homeschooler is that we get to develop an approach and a curriculum that is exactly suited to the needs of our children. We get to decide on our priorities, choose the materials that are a good fit, set our own schedules, and work out the details. […]