Getting ready for back to school, or rather back to homeschooling? We did not intentionally take a break over the summer, but somehow book learning fell to the curb just the same. It's soon time to get back into intentional learning, not solely unschooling. But, however you learn or teach your kids, no matter what curriculum you use, these are some … [Read more...]
Relaxed Homeschool Schedule
This past school year the kids were in a charter school that required we follow at least some curriculum, so we gave it a try. We are relaxed, eclectic, unschool type homeschoolers. I don't like to be labeled, but we use bits and pieces of curriculum as needed while most of our learning is through games, field trips, discussion, and everyday life. … [Read more...]
Who are your kids? Do you really know them?
I'm usually a go, go, go, type of person, non-stop. I like to do things myself if I want to see them get done! However, I've had some health issues and have had to be home to attempt to rest. To be forced to relax was extremely difficult for me. It did help that anytime I tried to do anything, such as a load of laundry or put the dishes away, I … [Read more...]
Love to Learn Blog Hop 35-3
My kids get a ton of free time, but sometimes they can use a little direction or maybe I just like doing crafts and activities with them. I like to play, too! Check out all the great kids activities and summer fun in the posts below and, if you're a blogger, join the blog hop! Link up your favorite summer time activities. Thanks for joining us … [Read more...]
Love to Learn Blog Hop 35-2
Summertime has arrived! We keep learning year round, but are even more relaxed about it over the summer. Do you make lots of summer plans? I try not to. I like to keep our days free for spontaneous activities, going wherever the wind takes us. I do plan to keep our habit of a little math and reading each day. The kids are so used to it, they just … [Read more...]
Love to Learn Blog Hop 35
Summer is almost here! Do you stop school or continue year round? We just continue on as we love to learn and it's a natural part of our daily lives. We are much more relaxed, though. Well, I suppose we're pretty relaxed about learning all the time, but more so in summer. Summer is for long lazy days at the river or lake and late evenings outside … [Read more...]
Love to Learn Blog Hop 34
I'm treasuring this last week of May! Spring is rushing by way too fast. I'm not ready for summer heat. What has been your family's favorite part of this spring? Leave a comment below. Mine has been all the time outdoors, late evenings where the kids just did not want to come in because they were having too much fun riding bikes or catching … [Read more...]
Love to Learn Blog Hop 34
The weather is warmer and we've been spending a lot more time outdoors. The kids have re-discovered their bikes now that it's dry enough to ride and wow, my daughter has really grown! She needs a new bike. Guess I know what she'll be getting for her birthday coming up soon. Shh, don't tell her! Many new posts added to the Love to Learn hop over … [Read more...]
