We’re days away from the conference at Calgary’s Central Library and the schedule looks amazing. If you haven’t bought your tickets head over to the events page and get on that! Few people haven’t been inside the world class building, … Read More
Need a break? Feeling overwhelmed? It might seem like a strange topic heading into a new school year but as the fall programs ramp up, so does our stress level. Not everyone paces their homeschooling with the traditional school year, … Read More
Every homeschooling parent I have come across has doubted their choice at some point in their journey. This could be something simple like one math curriculum over another, their choice of board, or something as big as homeschooling over public school. … Read More
Dr. Gord Hamilton, a.k.a. Math Pickle, is offering a new way to approach mathematics. At least in early elementary. I had a chance to sit down with the guru of math puzzles to get his thoughts on how to approach … Read More
Over the past few years we have seen an increase in conversation around the concept of physical literacy. In May of 2014 The International Physical Literacy Association stated, “Physical literacy is the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge, and understanding to value and take … Read More
Some people are magazine buyers and some are not. However it is likely you have read one now and then. Whether you are the type that grabs the latest cooking magazine at the grocery counter or subscribes to National Geographic religiously, … Read More
Yes they are but sometimes they get the job done. Not being a fan of the worksheet or workbook of style learning either I have tried many, many, different tools to get the job done. Mostly I border on neglect … Read More
Pat Farenga is coming to speak. Just in case you missed that. If you want a deal on tickets to hear him speak AND a great meal you might want to get on that. Just sayin’. Before we get into … Read More
There are many answers to the question “what inspired you to homeschool”. Actually the question is often posed differently as well. Anything from “that’s very brave of you; why would you choose that?” to “do you have a teaching degree?” … Read More
Would or should you homeschool a child with learning disabilities, ADHD or special needs? This is going to be an off-the-cuff post about a topic I’m sure many have personal experience with, and certainly an opinion on. I’d like to … Read More