RLL 37 Connie Albers: Finishing Strong
Ever worry that you’re not going to be able to do this homeschool thing all the way through high school? Me too. Colleen is talking today with Connie Albers — homeschool mom of five adult children. All of those kiddos have homeschooled, gone through college at a major university, and are now doing great […]
Tracks in the Snow | Think Outside Boxes
“What made those tracks in the snow, Mom?” Isaac, my five year old, peered intently at the ground near his feet. The footprint was likely made by one of the many stray cats that roam our neighborhood at night, but his simple question reminded me that there is wonder to be found everywhere if one […]
Learn Basic Coding Skills | Coding Foundations
“Did you know that your son can solve a Rubik’s Cube with his eyes closed?!?” “Trevor just found FOUR four-leaf clovers in 15 minutes! That’s insane!” My oldest thinks algorithmically. Algebraic thinking has always come easily for him, and anything that relies on patterns or involves anomolies in patterns are a delight to him. He […]
RLL 34 Ginny Kochis: Cultivating Critical Thinkers
We really want to encourage critical and creative thinking in our kids — especially with so many things going on in the world that require us to think clearly and make informed decisions. Ginny Kochis has some great tips for developing these skills without adding something new to our already full homeschool parenting plates. […]
Learn Electronics at Home with Mandlabs
Kids are natural tinkerers… they can learn so much just by fiddling around with things. It’s why I love the art of strewing so very much. Putting things out for the kids to discover is a great away for them to find new things to get excited about and rabbit trails to dive into. While […]