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Slowing Down The Pace

It’s hard to believe it is already May. Being a former teacher and librarian, May always meant the summing up of the formal academic year in a school setting. I’ve personally chosen to wind down our preschool...

The Computer Savvy Preschooler

The Computer Savvy Preschooler When I first started preschool homeschooling my son I relied on my computer and the internet for exploring lesson plans and ideas to help me along the way. The internet is not a new concept by any...

Nature Study: Enjoying Spring

Psalms 104:24 O LORD, how manifold are thy works! In wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches. For the past couple of weeks I have had the pleasure of witnessing spring blooming all around me. Daffodils...

Impossible Standards

Impossible Standards I’m the type of person who is extremely hard on myself. When we first started homeschooling, I was convinced that my son wasn’t learning anything from me because he never would repeat back what I tried...

Deciding To Homeschool A Preschooler- Where Do I Start?

Deciding To Homeschool A Preschooler- Where Do I Start? When I first began thinking of preschool homeschooling my son I had no idea where to even begin. I had worked as an assistant teacher in a preschool setting before, so I...

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