Have you wondered how families travel full time and educate their kids? We worldschool our children....but why? Lifelong learning, socialization, and more!
Last week I spent some time discussing the pros and cons of school-at-home and unit studies. Today I will be tackling a method that truly is the backbone of my beliefs about how children learn best…
What is unschooling? To put it simply, unschooling is a form of homeschooling but with a little more freedom. The beauty of unschooling is that it can be
We did the opposite of most families. We stopped homeschooling because of lockdown and Covid-19. 2020 was the year we sent our kids to school. Read why.
Here's the ultimate guide to Pennsylvania homeschooling and unschooling, from the law to the evaluator process to the portfolio to state field trips.
Last week, in episode 109 of my unschooling podcast, I was chatting about radical unschooling. This week, I'm interviewing Sophie (16) who is a radical unschooler. If you're unsure about this way of life, perhaps our conversation will reassure you that radical unschoolers aren't wild and irresponsible! This is a very lively interview. I hope you
Sue Patterson, an unschooling parent with 25yrs of experience, shares her expertise through coaching, courses, guides - and this website.
Making the decision to take control of your children’s education can be overwhelming. More & more families are choosing to homeschool. Today more than three million children are homeschooled.
In case you haven’t noticed, our experience with unschooling has had quite an impact on our homeschooling philosophy. This homeschooling method often gets a bad rap because of so many negativ…
Timeless quotes from wise people, and even some fictional characters.
Happy New Year’s to you all! Many best and bright wishes to my readers in this lovely New Year! Many of you know that given my background as a physical therapist and homeschooling parent, work rev…
So, today's post is completely out of the normal. Today I'm sharing some of my favorite homeschool memes. There is just something about memes . . .
As homeschoolers, it's helpful to look at successful educational models to see what we can emulate. Finnish schools have earned a reputation for excellence
Want to know how to homeschool in the UK? Read this complete guide to UK homeschooling with links to homeschool resources, FAQs and more!
Inside: Strewing seems like a genius idea when you first start homeschooling. But does it really align with unschooling? The 5 strewing mistakes I made, and how I see strewing differently after transitioning to unschooling.
Are you looking into unschooling? This resource list will help you learn more about it and build a game plan for your company.
I'm lying on my bed thinking about ageing when my daughter Sophie appears. "I thought I'd come and have a chat with you before I go to bed," she says as she curls up alongside me. "I've been mulling over an idea for a podcast," I say. "Can I tell you about it?" Sophie nods
Explore Earth Science with basic LEGO bricks! Build the layers of soil and learn about the different layers of soil!
Today, we will be discussing 7 different homeschooling methods and offering a free homeschool styles QUIZ to help you decide which way to go.
Brush up your kids’ English language skill with this free and printable collection of English worksheets. There is a variety of English exercises that you can select and download.
We're sharing how our family incorporates social-studies subjects into our lives with a look at unschooling history, geography and world cultures.
Find tons of ideas for creating a Robin Hood unit study packed with action and excitedment for kids of all ages.
Homeschooling London. Homeschooling in London. Experiencing home education or unschooling in London. What does London offer homeschoolers?
You want to teach Latin in your homeschool, but how can you do that when you never studied Latin? These tips will help you create a successful program.
150 years ago, states started making homeschooling illegal. It wasn't until the 90's it became completely legal again. Today, it is the fastest-growing form of education in the country.
Free and Funny Confession Ecard: Did you hear? She homeschools AND her kids are social. *gasp* Create and send your own custom Confession ecard.
In this nonfiction biography, learn how Nikola Tesla invented key technologies that are still used today.
So, today's post is completely out of the normal. Today I'm sharing some of my favorite homeschool memes. There is just something about memes . . .
It's not such a bad thing if all your kids want to do is play video games. Here's a look at how we use them in our family to promote math skills and mathematical thinking.
Handy free printable leif erikson for kids worksheet and coloring pages to make into readers to learn about famous early explorer!
It might sound a bit strange to be posting about our winter weekly rhythm half-way through January, but bear with me! I love the idea of having a strong rhythm in our home as I feel it is comfortin…
Thanks 4 great chat tonight. Remember that we are transforming lives daily right where we are! #educoach #ndedchat
So, today's post is completely out of the normal. Today I'm sharing some of my favorite homeschool memes. There is just something about memes . . .
Memes. They can cram an entire argument into one witty frame. Homeschoolers can hold their own when it comes to great memes. Here is a list of 100 great homeschool memes from some great bloggers and artists including yours truly. Plus, get to the end and find out how to enter to win $100!
Today I’m sharing a very quick homophone worksheet I made for the kids. Some of the words they have to use correctly include: they’re/their/there it’s/its you’re/your way/weigh fare/fair witch/which new/knew right/write This homophone worksheet is free to download. There is an answer sheet too (though I don’t show it below). Hope someone else finds it useful! 🙂 ~Liesl Homophones Worksheet: they’re/their/there, it’s/its, you’re/your, etc. Other related posts that may be...
Some common misconceptions and myths about homeschooling, from the socialization myth to the idea that we are all religious.
Learn about this micronation in Europe with this fun Malta unit study. Make the Maltese sesame bread, and put together notebooking pages in this unit.
Do you need some help with opening and closing statements for writing? I have a list of ideas that will help any student begin their writing or end it with a bang! Opening and closing statements can either make or break the student's final piece of writing. Does their opening statement hook readers? Or does their ending leave the reader hanging? Years ago, I met with a group of teachers to create a list of ideas and examples for opening and closing statements. The list below is what we came up with together. When I started using these examples with my students, their opening and closing statements improved instantly. They were always trying to come up with a better opening or closing each time they wrote a piece of writing. I think these examples below will help improve opening and closing statements. Opening Statements: Open with dialog Describe a character or setting Open with a question Open with a riddle or joke Open with a quotation Open with a bold fact or statement Open with a sound Open with a feeling Open with a personal experience Closing Statements: Close with advice for your reader Close with a quote Close with a question Reword the beginning Close with humor Close with a feeling Close with a fact These opening and closing statements can be found in this pack below. This pack is set up to be kid friendly and work for any genre of writing. It includes 2 posters with a list of variety of ways to open and/or close writing. Students pick from a variety of ideas for their openings and closings statements. These ideas are listed above. Students will be able to see the statements on one sheet. The posters can be hung on your writing wall or placed in their writing folders. You will also get a blank template to practice writing opening and closing statements. This will help students create their own statements and revise it to their own writing. I also included examples for a personal narrative writing and for a report writing. Your students will get how to write good beginnings and not forget their ending. You'll be amazed how much better your students' opening and closing statements improve! Also included are black and white versions for those that do not want color. These posters will work great in writing folders or on a bulletin board for all to see. This is my most popular resource here on my blog and in my TPT store! It gets a ton of views and comments each month. I know these posters work. Your students will just get it and begin writing good opening and closing statements without you reminding them. Purchase Opening and Closing Statements right here on Teacher's Take-Out for a discount price. Here are some writing resources you may need to get started for opening and closing statements for the classroom. I linked them to Amazon to make it easy for you. Just click below to read more about each one.: Writing Posters Writing Process Bulletin Board Set Dr. Seuss Writing Posters Paragraph Writing Bulletin Board Writing Books Thanks for stopping by today! See you soon, Click here for more writing resources
