I recently spoke at the first Santa Cruz Un-Conference and thought every homeschooling family could benefit from the resources I shared; homeschooling books of inspiration, learning styles, homeschool methods including unschooling and TJed, math games, reading games, online resources for educational videos, free homeschool curriculum, online … [Read more...]
Homeschool Conference in Santa Cruz Aug 23
The Santa Cruz Homeschool Conference On August 23rd the Discovery Learning Center (DLC) in Santa Cruz, California will host a homeschool conference, or rather, UNconference, especially for area residents. What is an UNconference? "In true homeschool style, we'll be using a special format called an Unconference, in which … [Read more...]
Tools to Inspire Innovative Play
One of the best ways to inspire kids to get innovative is to turn off electronics and give them a chance to get bored. Don't get me wrong, great inspiration can come from games, T.V. and videos, but for your kids to really start to explore, experiment, and discover their world, they need time to ponder. My kids will start whining that there's … [Read more...]
Learn Through Play #11
Welcome to the Learn Through Play Hop A collection of wonderfully fun, educational activities to do with your kids Have fun learning through play! Grow your followers, get more views, and find other great blogs here. This is a PIN-IT PARTY! Your hosts will Pin each post to our Pinterest boards! I encourage you … [Read more...]
Monday Matters- California Day of Science May 8th #BeAScientist
Welcome to Monday Matters! Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. May 8, 2014, the University of California needs you to be the scientist! Schools, families, individuals, businesses, and organizations … [Read more...]
Six Must Read Tips for Continued Learning Through the Summer
As homeschoolers we want to continue learning through the summer months. If you're kids are in school, you want to encourage learning and keep those skills they learned throughout the school year fresh. Keep kids learning during the summer while still having a ton of fun! Educational Day Trips: Aquariums, museums, … [Read more...]
Learn Through Play Hop #10
Welcome to the Learn Through Play Hop A collection of wonderfully fun, educational activities to do with your kids Have fun learning through play! Grow your followers, get more views, and find other great blogs here. This is a PIN-IT PARTY! Your hosts will Pin each post to our Pinterest boards! I encourage you … [Read more...]
Free Range Children, Amazing Results. Accidental Unschooling Experience
I started this post two months ago and never posted it because I didn't get around to all the photos I wanted to include. Then life got busy and it was forgotten. So here goes, unfinished, but I'm hoping it inspires and takes away some of the stress of homeschooling while caring for a sick or injured family member, or frustration over not … [Read more...]