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Legislating Religion in New England (What I learned from Sam, #3)
In the year 1620 a group of Puritans set sail from Plymouth, England, on a venture for freedom in the New World. They were armed with utopian ideas, hoping to escape from post-Reformation tyrants. They wanted to be self-governed, and … Continue reading
Read to your Children & Around the World with Madeline
Following Madeline around the World “In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines Lived twelve little girls in two straight lines. In two straight lines they broke their bread And brushed their teeth and went to bed. … Continue reading
Posted in Alpha-Phonics, education, geography lessons, homeschooling, Phonics, Reading
Tagged children's books, Ludwig Bemelmans, Madeline, teaching geography
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Raving Customers (Homeschooling with Peter Watt: Episode 3)
“Dianna and I are just beginning lesson 7. After going over lessons three and four Dianna was so excited that she could read that she hugged my neck and told me she loved me. She said, ‘Oh mommy, my wish … Continue reading
Hearts and Certificates (Homeschooling with Peter Watt: Episode 4)
I am delighted to announce that The Paradigm Company continues to garner Homeschooling excellency awards. Check this out: “This is to certify that Alpha Phonics, a product of Paradigm Company, has tied for First Place in the Phonics Program category … Continue reading
Why I Continued Homeschooling
Control. That’s probably the main reason I continued to homeschool my children for as long as I could. But for every one of my reasons, there are other parents who have their own equally valid reasons. Ideally, these reasons could … Continue reading
Stepping on Legos & Parental Problem Solving
The little ones are finally asleep. I tiptoe from their room, being careful not to let the door creak. I choose to leave the lights off. Must not wake them. I need to sleep tonight. Working my way to the … Continue reading
Phonemic Awareness, Nursery Rhymes & Learning in the Womb
Have you heard the story about the cellist Pablo Casals and his déjà vu experience? This man was intrigued by a piece of music he was learning. As he read through it for the first time, he felt he knew … Continue reading
Posted in education, homeschooling, Phonics, Reading, teaching
Tagged baby brain, Chicken Licken, nursery rhymes
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Phonemic Awareness: Song, Movement & Rhythm for Youngsters
Baby shark do do do do do do Baby shark do do do do do do Baby shark do do do do do do Baby shark I’ve been in homes of many young parents, and few have escaped the Baby … Continue reading
Posted in education, homeschooling, music and movement, nursery rhymes, Phonics, Reading, teaching, tutoring
Tagged homeschool music, music and movement, nursery rhymes
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Laura Ingalls Wilder, the Teacher (Little House on the Prairie)
(image credited to https://littlehouseontheprairie.com) The televised series, “Little House on the Prairie” (1974-1983) introduced Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family to households everywhere. Watching those shows caused me to explore a little deeper, and I discovered the treasure contained within … Continue reading
“That-Mom” & Socializing Homeschoolers
“What about the lack of socialization?” “How will she learn to make friends?” “Isn’t he lonely?” Comments like these never convinced me to enroll my children in public schools, but they did cause me to seek ways for my children … Continue reading
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