Category Archives: Homeschooling 101

A Simple Secret For Teaching Writing

Posted on 27 October 2011 by Stephanie

Have you noticed how your children learn?  We see our tiny tots copying us, and we smile quietly to ourselves.  We demonstrate to our children how to use a knife and fork, a toothbrush, a comb, a pencil… And they learn … Continue reading →

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How You Can Teach Those Difficult Subjects

Posted on 17 August 2011 by Stephanie

When you started considering homeschooling did you wonder about how you would teach those difficult subjects that are not your strong subject, or that you failed at yourself at school? Were you afraid that your child would miss out because … Continue reading →

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Book and Course Recommendation

Posted on 1 June 2011 by Stephanie

This week I received a happy surprise in the form of an email from someone who is just completing the Grammar Lessons Made Easy course.  I wrote back to Suzy and asked her if I could share her email, and … Continue reading →

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Why Crafts Are Good For Your Preschooler…

Posted on 12 January 2011 by Stephanie

… And Four Ideas of Things to Make Getting a preschooler to sit still can be a near-impossible feat. They’re constantly exploring the world around them. That’s a good thing, but sometimes they need some creative downtime. That’s where preschool crafts come … Continue reading →

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2011 HOMESCHOOL DIARY

Posted on 2 January 2011 by Stephanie

New Zealand homeschoolers, check out: New Zealand Diaries The New Zealand Homeschool Diary The New Zealand Student Organiser for Homeschoolers

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Free Christmas Song Lesson

Posted on 12 December 2010 by Stephanie

Christmas is less than two weeks away, and this year at our house we are preparing musically by learning some Christmas carol duets.  I am learning and practising too, and it’s a time of the day that I look forward … Continue reading →

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