June 2011 Inspire! Whether you are taking a break or continuing to homeschool throughout the summer months, the warmer weather and abundance of natural resources make it a great time of year to extend your classroom to the outdoors. From taking casual nature walks to setting up elaborate weather stations, the opportunities for outdoor learning [...]
August 2010 Inspire! One of the most exciting aspects of beginning a journey toward homeschooling is organizing a classroom space. Whether you have a dedicated homeschooling room or your children take over the kitchen table each day, conducting your lessons in a well-organized space can play an important role in creating a successful homeschooling experience [...]
May 2010 Inspire! As the days grow longer and the temperatures increase, it affords us the opportunity to take our homeschool studies outside. Both you and your children often find the “outdoor classroom” a refreshing change. Below you will find suggestions to help you take the learning outside. Create a Garden One outdoor activity that [...]
April 2010 Inspire! Do you want your children to love learning, to love reading, to love books and be able to express themselves well? Of course you do. Do you need credentials or special training to make this happen? Absolutely not. You need only your voice, your child and books. Read to them. Read to [...]
November 2009 Inspire! Whether you are a seasoned home school pro or new to the home school community, you likely keep some academic goals in mind for your students. Some may address hurdling an academic obstacle while others look toward achieving an academic milestone. Those seasoned families know to tweak along the way to suit [...]
Try out these fun yet educational Fall activities and reading suggestions! Thanks to Amy, a Calvert Education Counselor, for these great Fall activities and reading suggestions. Try them out, and let us know what you think! Pumpkin Activities Using 3 or more uncarved pumpkins, do the following: Ask the child to estimate the weight of [...]
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