by Diana Waring | Feb 1, 2023 | Educating at Home, Educational Wisdom
When we consider how—or if—we are going to accomplish all the things on our to-do list (especially as we consider the upcoming school year), we need to ponder our priorities. Here are four steps to help you: Step One. Ask yourself these critical—though often...
by Diana Waring | Jan 15, 2023 | Educating at Home, Practical Tips & Hints
On Facebook, a homeschool mom asked me, “I am working on finding more clarity and intention behind homeschooling. . . Could you please share the three main skills you believe have helped you the most?” Such a great question!! And, honestly, a pretty...
by Diana Waring | Jan 15, 2023 | Educating at Home, Practical Tips & Hints
Last time, I posted the first of 3 skills that will help you become more intentional in homeschooling—finding a workable routine. Today is the second post on this topic. Second Skill—Creating the Learning Environment Along with having a routine that gives you...
by Diana Waring | Jan 15, 2023 | Educating at Home, Practical Tips & Hints
Third Skill—Becoming A Master-Teacher In the past few blogs, we’ve looked at the way a wise and workable routine makes homeschooling easier and how creating a learning environment will invite children into deeper levels of learning. The third skill that will...
by Diana Waring | Jan 15, 2023 | Educating at Home, Practical Tips & Hints
A few weeks ago, I saw a man with his two young grandkids walking next to a flowing creek in the woods. The children held their nets in great anticipation as they eagerly scrambled over logs looking for tadpoles. It was such a perfect picture of the delight and joy of...
by Diana Waring | Jan 15, 2023 | Educating at Home, Practical Tips & Hints
As a young homeschool mom, I attended a support group meeting in October. One of the other moms (a very confidant, capable woman) happily announced, “We’ve already completed 3/4 of our year’s curriculum!” My heart sank as my mind silently...