Literature-Based Learning, Mama

I am not an expert on literature-based learning, as we are a bit eclectic in style. (If you are wondering about styles, take a look at back issues of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine or explore literature courses at SchoolhouseTeachers.com.)  But I can say that, after teaching more than twenty years, my children have learned exponentially
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Episode 8: When They Won’t Listen – How to Gain Attention

Frustrated and discouraged because your child won’t listen? Tune in for practical tips that you can use right now to help your child have open ears to hear and an open heart to obey. Be encouraged by Christine Weller of SchoolhouseTeachers.com and The Canadian Schoolhouse, the host of today’s episode of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool
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Are You In Survival or Revival, Mama?

Let’s talk about the hard things of homeschooling. There are times (maybe years) where you are homeschooling through illness. Or, maybe the lack of finances or job security is particularly hard. What about that marriage that is hanging in the balance? What about those teens that are rebellious? What about the trials that keep coming? 
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Episode 5: STEM and Science Fairs

Why is the sky blue? Discover the answer—and more—with simple science experiments you can use in your homeschool with today’s episode of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show podcast: STEM and Science Fairs. Fall in love with science as Heather Vogler and Sheila Chairvolotti of The Old Schoolhouse® walk through simple, yet fascinating experiments, including a
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Episode 4: Surviving Winter Depression

In seasons of discouragement or winter depression, turn to God as the provider of comfort and encouragement. Deborah Wuehler, homeschooling mother of eight and senior editor of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, hosts Episode 4 of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show: “Surviving Winter Depression.” The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine publisher Gena Suarez adds a reminder: “Eyes up,
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Should You Teach Typing, Mama?

When I first began homeschooling 25 years ago, I didn’t even think to add typing to my children’s education. But when I saw them use an online learning game and watched them “hunt and peck” for letters on the keyboard, I knew it was time.  Today, typing has become a skill that most of our
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Social Studies or History?

I read an interesting article in the New York Times recently. The author Dr. Daniel Bessner, a historian, wrote about history becoming controversial and the rapid decline of the history profession (researchers, professors, and teachers). Dr. Bessner goes so far as to say, “It’s the end of history. And the consequence will be great.”1 What!?
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Do You Have a Late Reader, Mama?

Half of my children were early readers, and half were late readers. There were struggles that we pushed through. Some tears were dried. But in the end, with consistent day by day help and encouragement, they are all good readers now. One needed vision help; one needed help for dyslexia—some needed more time. We read
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