Channelling Holden Caulfield, my daughter designed this logo about five years ago, frustrated with friends who kept staring at their screens during conversations. She had a t-shirt and a tote bag to go along with it. It garnered some agreeable… Read More »TikTok Brain Cure with Three Ingredients
Illustration by Nyomi Fox Our children’s brains are currently being sacrificed on the altar of TikTok in exchange for snippy videos on ‘How to peel a banana’ (over 250 million views) or ‘Lip syncing in front of a bathroom mirror'(over… Read More »TikTok – Time is running out for saving our children’s brains
One of our favourite family traditions is A Christmas Carol read-aloud Christmas time is when most families follow some type of tradition. However, ‘traditions’ are increasingly viewed with skepticism by the mainstream media. The nuclear family is often portrayed simply… Read More »Family Traditions: Why baking cookies, snowy walks, and read-alouds matter
A practical manifesto for parents invested in their child’s education “One book that you must most definitely read is ‘The Well-Trained Mind by Susan Wise Bauer” was the recommendation I received over a decade ago on a playground as we… Read More »Rethinking School – Susan Wise Bauer – Part I
February is designated as Black History Month in the United States. This special time gives people across the country the opportunity to showcase and celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black and African Americans. Why Was February Chosen for… Read More »Learn About and Celebrate Black History Month in February!
Whether you are a home educator or have a whole classroom of students, you are no stranger to the question, “Why do we need to study history? One of the main tenets of education is that children grasp and retain… Read More »Why Do We Study History and Social Studies?
Everyone may have different reasons for homeschooling, but a common thread is a desire to inspire children to love learning and become lifelong learners. “Inquiry-based learning,” or IBL, is one of the best ways of achieving this goal. Its child-directed,… Read More »Engage Your Child’s Curiosity With Inquiry-Based Learning
You may have been considering homeschooling for a while or perhaps you are just starting to look into this option. The many benefits that homeschooling offers, like the freedom to generate your own schedule and personalize curriculum to fit your… Read More »Yes, You Can Start Homeschooling Anytime!
Homeschooling through the high school years may seem daunting, but it is completely doable and perhaps far easier than you imagine! Since homeschooling is a legal form of education, yes – your student will need to have a high school… Read More »Do Homeschoolers Need High School Diplomas or Transcripts?
Welcome to the fantastic world of teaching reading! Nothing is more rewarding than watching a child’s face light up when they suddenly make sense of the written word. It never gets old. Teaching literacy is one of our most important… Read More »The Ultimate Guide To Teaching Reading