Homeschool Socialization: How Games and Stories Improve Social Skills
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
by TOSBlog
We all want our kids to grow up with good social skills. But sometimes the best way to increase these skills is not by hanging out with large groups of other kids. During winter, you may have fewer activities outside the home, or your homeschool co-ops and groups may have cancelled or postponed social
Hey Mama Monday: Embrace the Wiggly Learner, Mama
Monday, 22 February 2021
by TOSBlog
Our youngest is now an active ten-year-old. He can’t sit still while doing book work. His body has to move. The chairs have to move (rock, shuffle, and fall over). The pencil has to fly. His body and hands and feet have to move. His mouth has to make noises. It can be exasperating
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Advantages of College Visits for Homeschoolers
Thursday, 18 February 2021
by TOSBlog
One of the disadvantages of homeschooling is not having access to a brick-and-mortar office with a guidance counselor that one can make an appointment with in order to discuss how best to prepare students for college. Many homeschooling parents, myself included, have learned by making mistakes we wish we had avoided, and our oldest
Fun Homeschool Lessons to Learn About President’s Day
Tuesday, 16 February 2021
by TOSBlog
When planning President’s Day homeschool lessons, remember that there are many different directions you can take. President’s Day is celebrated the third Monday in February in honor of our first president, George Washington (born on February 22, 1732). Though the holiday originally was celebrated on Washington’s birthday, it was later moved to be celebrated
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