Yesterday we talked about the importance of play as we explore a ten-day series about Raising Lifelong Learners. We’ve also talked about the environment we cultivate for our little learners and the importance of early literacy.   This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy for more information.   I want…

  It’s day four of Raising Lifelong Learners – a Ten Day Series. I’m so glad you’re here catching up with me. The week kind of got away from me with a few minor illnesses and injuries, which is totally the life of a homeschooling mom of four. So, we’re catching up, and should be…

  It’s day three of Raising Lifelong Learners – a Ten-Day Series. Yesterday we talked about cultivating a learning-rich environment to encourage young thinkers. Today, we’re tackling practical ways to build early literacy skills in kids.     Literacy is the foundation of lifelong learning. We live in a print-rich world. From the signs on…

  It’s the second day of a ten-day series here, and we’re exploring what it takes to raise lifelong learners. Today I’m exploring how to cultivate a learning-rich environment.     “My child just isn’t a reader.” “My son has no interest in history.” “My daughter loathes science.” I’m saddened when I hear parents talk…

I say that I want to raise my children to be lifelong learners. In conversations with other parents – homeschoolers and nonhomeschoolers alike – I hear them say it’s something they feel is important, too. But what does it mean to be raising lifelong learners? What does it look like, from a practical standpoint? This post may…