One of the challenges that homeschool moms face is organizing all of the learning items they have in their homeschool. Books, manipulative, craft supplies, curriculum; it feels endless! If you don’t have an organizational plan in place, you can soon feel overwhelmed by all of the educational materials you have! But Leslie Maddox is here […]
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Homeschool Methods Explained: Unschooling
FHD’s series on Homeschool Methods Explained continue! This week, we’re discussing Unschooling (aka Child-Led Learning)! You may have heard of this teaching and learning method, but compared to the Classical and the Charlotte Mason method, this one is a lot more modern. Unschooling was developed by John Holt in the 1970s, and the focus is […]
FREE How to Homeschool Printable: Difficulties, Dislikes, and Delights
The multitude and seeming magnitude of decisions that we have to make as homeschool parents can be overwhelming. There are only so many hours in the day, and not enough time or money to make all of our homeschool dreams happen. So it can be helpful to focus on a few key areas in order […]
FREE Learning Processes Printable
One of the biggest homeschooling mistakes we can make is choosing curricula that don’t match our kids’ learning preferences. This FREE Learning Preferences Printable can make the process of determining learning preferences easier so that you can pick the right learning path! This printable is a way to help you to get specific about the […]
FREE Student-Directed Learning Printables
One way to put your kids on the path to fully independent learning is to allow them to explore their passions with an interest-led and child-directed approach to learning, free of set curriculum! You will love these Student-Directed Learning Printables! These printables from Leslie Maddox include a page for brainstorming ideas and creating a customized learning plan. […]
FREE Printable: How to Keep Kids Busy During Read-Alouds
Reading aloud to children is a great way for them to fall in love with reading and hear how a fluent reader sounds! Many homeschooling families incorporate read-alouds into their days as a way to broaden their children’s knowledge on a specific subject, or even just as a way to create lasting memories. But, it […]
Teaching Your Kids Their Address and Phone Numbers with Copywork
Homeschoolers have learned to use copywork to expose their children to correct spelling, grammar, and new ideas. You can even start teaching your kids their address and phone numbers with copywork. It can also be a valuable homeschool tool for promoting independent work, allowing kids to practice real-life application of skills, and teaching them their […]