Relaxed Schedule
We have done many different schedules through the years, but one of our favorites is a simple one that my kids have all enjoyed.
Category: eclectic homeschooling
When You Know Homeschooling Was the Right Choice
Recently, my family and I were driving home after a birthday dinner at a neighborhood restaurant. As we drove home, I listened to my 3 kids in the backseat. They were joyfully discussing math – even the kid who claims to hate it! As we drove they continued discussing math…
Free Reading Tests – Check Your Child’s Reading Level
As a homeschooling parent, it can be helpful to find out how your child is progressing with reading skills. On this post you will find links to free assessments to give you more information on your child’s skills.
Kitchen Projects with Kids
This project was not just a fun exercise or a way to fill my children’s day. These projects build fine motor skills, math and reading skills related to reading a recipe for readers, and the ability to follow directions. Most of all, activities like this help my children explore the creative process in a way that allows for mess and mistakes.
Letter School Handwriting App
I highly recommend this app as a hands-on way to either reinforce or introduce handwriting skills for preschoolers or Kindergarteners.
Building an Interest in Math
http://eclectic-homeschool.com/letter-school-handwriting-app/ I highly recommend this app as a hands-on way to either reinforce or introduce handwriting skills for preschoolers or Kindergarteners
Great Wall of China Project
Projects like this can take a little time or effort, but these are the homeschooling moments that kids tend to remember. I don’t know about you, but spending time together is one of my main reasons for homeschooling.
Independent Learning
I have always been a fan of unschooling, but unschooling alone didn’t work for us. So as an eclectic homeschooler, I adapted unschooling to fit our homeschool.
Musical Art Activity
Art is fun! A couple of years ago I stumbled on a unique idea that combines art, music, and active little kids. It takes the concept of musical chairs and adapts it slightly.
Mirror Writing
Have your kids done mirror writing? Two of mine have.
