Reading great books is one of my favorite ways to learn and homeschool. Sharing books with Emily is definitely one of the best parts of our day. It’s a great way to strengthen our connection and learn about topics together. The Power Of Books In Learning It’s totally possible to just read books and still…
I’m so excited to share our newest unit study with you! Just in time for summer, we have a complete ocean unit study for your homeschool that’s filled with facts and activities to inspire and fascinate. Studying the ocean in your homeschool can be an adventure filled with great books, games, and fun facts. We…
At this point in our homeschool journey, we predominantly use unit studies. I believe unit studies offer a unique opportunity to instill a love of learning that will last a lifetime. Unit studies focus on topics/themes Emily is truly interested in. That way, she is more likely to remember the things she learns. It’s also…
We are a family who love to celebrate. We will celebrate anything and everything. But, we are also year round homeschoolers so finding a way to mark the first day of school and last day of school proved difficult at first. That was until we remembered that we make all the rules and we could…
Have you tried lots of different math programs and yet to find the one you love? I’d like to invite you to try Teaching Textbooks. This math program has made math fun for us again! Emily looks forward to her math lessons now. That’s the biggest reason Teaching Textbooks is our choice for homeschool math….
Homeschooling an only child is certainly different from homeschooling a group of siblings. There are some challenges you’ll need to overcome and plenty of myths you’ll encounter along the way too. Don’t get discouraged, there are lots of perks too! Successfully homeschooling an only child is doable and it’s amazing! I love sharing our homeschooling…
In first grade, many kids are learning to read independently. Early readers and beginner books are perfect for first grade children. Reading aloud to first graders is also a really important part of learning too. Continuing to read aloud to children who can read independently helps them build fluency skills and so much more. I’m…
If you’ve been checking us out here at The Waldock Way, you’ve probably concluded that we do a lot of unit studies. Over the years, unit studies have become a big part of how we learn. Unit studies have taken us to outer space, sent us flying with the Wright brothers, turned us into wizards…
Have you heard of poetry teatime? Chances are you have. Poetry Teatime has taken the homeschool world by storm. It’s an enchanting addition to any homeschool. Poetry Teatime is something we have been doing in our homeschool for years. I first heard about the concept from Julie Bogart and I was smitten by the idea…
Poetry is such a fantastic way to show kids that words can be fun. The rhythm, word play, and creativity are all such great examples of what is possible with language. Our family’s favorite way to enjoy poetry is during a teatime. We like to gather around the table, sip on tea, nibble on treats,…
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