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What Homeschoolers Don’t Know (& what they need)

Have you ever seen the “Kids React to Technology” Youtube video series? A narrator gives kids a rotary phone or a walkman or an old computer, and the kids need to figure out what it is and how to use it. I relate to these videos so much more than my girls do.They just sit there wondering “what’s so funny?”…since they don’t know what the items are either. (I’ll show you an episode at the end of this post. But promise you won’t watch until after you read this, or else you will get sucked into YouTube land and I’ll … [Read on, my friend]

Martin Luther King Jr. Unit Study

This internet-based tech-driven e-Learning course is perfect for your homeschool study for… Martin Luther King Jr. Day American History Civil Rights Movement Biographies Watch this video to discover out what the Martin Luther King Jr. Unit Study is all about. Learn about the Civil Rights Movement and Dr. King’s impact on our country. Evaluate a famous speech and create your own. Learn to design an illustrated quote graphic and share your learning with others. Discover more resources about Martin Luther King, Jr. on my Martin Luther King Jr. Online Unit Study Pinboard Follow Loving Learning Freely’s board Martin … [Read on, my friend]

5 Quotes for Homeschool Moms from Martin Luther King Jr.

While working on the new Martin Luther King Jr. Online Unit Study , I came across this quote from Martin Luther King Jr. This quote resonates with me. Dr. King may have written it in 1947 in a context of racial tension, but his words are still powerful for 21st century learners. Critical thinking skills are crucial in the Information Age. We need to know how to process large amounts of information and discern fact from fiction. And when it comes down to it, character will get someone farther in life than any amount of intelligence. Reading this wisdom piqued my … [Read on, my friend]

How We Homeschool: Our Daily Routine

Do you ever look at other homeschool families and wonder “How do they do it”? What does the day-to-day learning routine look like in their home? Does their routine really work for them, or are they still trying to find their groove just like me? I’ve wondered these things sometimes, not to compare, but to get ideas. I am always looking for ways to serve my girls better and to find the homeschooling schedule that works best with their personalities and learning style. You see, I struggle with being consistent. I need to find a rhythm that works really well for … [Read on, my friend]