Learning Outside the Lines

This week I want to encourage everyone to take advantage of the upcoming NaNoWriMo project (National Novel Writing Month) that takes...

In this episode I discuss homeschooling high school and how it's worked for us. We have used the Bravewriter philosophy for writing over...

In this episode I share an experience I witnessed with 2 young girls playing with simple tools like squirt bottles, water, brushes,...

Summary In this episode I talk about a term I heard last week called "lawnmower parenting" and what that means and how we can change some...

Summary Today's interview with self directed high school student, Moira Ward, gives a wonderful view of self directed education and what...

In this episode we'll be talking about high school and how a self directed education can lead to success. The parent isn't really a...

In this episode I talk a bit about planning but not in a structured way. I discuss planning for peace of mind and our own reality based...

I presented a workshop at the HSC Conference in San Jose, CA and this is the handout I used. To save on paper I am posting it as a blog...

Summary: In this episode I share some of my thoughts on learning to read. I'm a proponent of letting go of arbitrary ages to teach...

Summary: In this episode I want to encourage people to let go of "grade levels" and meet your child's needs where they are. Parents think...

Summary: Summer is a time for MANY questions regarding curriculum or programs people are looking to use in the fall. This episode gives...

Summary: This episode shares some changes in our family and what that means for our homeschool lifestyle. Of my 4 children, 3 have always...

Summary: Resources for making connections and finding your tribe: -www.city-data.com is an active nationwide forum organized by...

Summary: An Overview of homeschool models and philosophies -School at Home: formal lessons, structure, and texts that are done at home...

Learning and education goes on all the time in the community and in our daily lives. Talking to people within the community can lead to...

Summer is a time for fun, creativity, imagination, and experimentation! But caution!! Kids are looking for a break from formal studies...

Summary Homeschooling is legal in all states in some fashion....some states, such as California, don't identify homeschooling as legal...

Summary You do not have to be a teacher by trade or education to teach your child. Parents can homeschool in any state. Some may have...

Summary Why Homeschool? Part 2 continues with more reasons why people look at homeschooling or alternatives to school. This episode...

Summary A brief overview of reasons why people homeschool or look for alternatives to traditional school. Early childhood...