Rooted Report
Meaning Links History to Spelling
When I was young I really disliked history. I found it dull to study wars and dates in traditional 1960's education: read textbook, answer questions at the end of each...
Meaning Links History to Spelling
When I was young I really disliked history. I found it dull to study wars and dates in traditional 1960's education: read textbook, answer questions at the end of each...
Why "Lay a Path"?
I love the metaphor "Laying a Path" but it's a bit long, so we shorten it: LAP. As in, crawl onto my lap and I will help you . . . When...
Why "Lay a Path"?
I love the metaphor "Laying a Path" but it's a bit long, so we shorten it: LAP. As in, crawl onto my lap and I will help you . . . When...
The Goldilocks Effect
Students who struggle often become frustrated with one or more subject areas. That frustration becomes a part of the parent-child relationship, leading to high emotion, intense battles, or avoidance. When I...
The Goldilocks Effect
Students who struggle often become frustrated with one or more subject areas. That frustration becomes a part of the parent-child relationship, leading to high emotion, intense battles, or avoidance. When I...
The Post-it Note Challenge
Believe it or not, even our schedules involved post-it notes! My oldest daughter struggled with attention issues. She had a tendency to be oppositional, so whatever I said was met...
The Post-it Note Challenge
Believe it or not, even our schedules involved post-it notes! My oldest daughter struggled with attention issues. She had a tendency to be oppositional, so whatever I said was met...
The Big Picture
I am a big picture person, so I planned my home school by months, not days. I wish I had some of those plans now! I knew I wanted my...
The Big Picture
I am a big picture person, so I planned my home school by months, not days. I wish I had some of those plans now! I knew I wanted my...
Shared and Independent Reading
I was recently invited by the Learning Well Community to share my story on their Instagram page (@learningwell)—my "Day in the Life" as a veteran homeschool parent (#lwdayinthelife). If you...
Shared and Independent Reading
I was recently invited by the Learning Well Community to share my story on their Instagram page (@learningwell)—my "Day in the Life" as a veteran homeschool parent (#lwdayinthelife). If you...
