The Broad Room

Look at my new store

Stephanie — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:36:14 +0000

You may have noticed that I have been quieter than usual at The Broad Room. This is because I have been beavering away at my new project for the past couple of months and now ... (read more)

Getting Those Boys to Write

Stephanie — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:11:51 +0000

Many children, and more often, it seems, young boys, are reluctant to write. They find it hard to sit still, to concentrate, to actually use the pencil. These difficulties can all be overcome with patience, ... (read more)

Planning Your Own Homeschool Curriculum

Stephanie — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:39:45 +0000

Homeschooling can be exciting, but it can also be scary as you consider things like academics, homeschool curriculum and timetables. However, it doesn’t need to be hard, and it can be fun and rewarding, as you work ... (read more)

Studying Nature with Beatrix

Stephanie — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:00:17 +0000

Beatrix Potter – Artist, Storyteller and Countrywoman by Judy Taylor is an illustrated biography telling the story of Beatrix Potter’s life, from her Victorian childhood in London to her final years farming in the Lake District. ... (read more)

Seven Tips for Encouraging your Child and Teen Towards Independent Learning with a Yearly Planner

Stephanie — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:19:08 +0000

One of the goals of a homeschooling parent, no matter what style of homeschooling they are using, is to teach their child independent learning techniques. Sometimes this comes easily for both the parent and the ... (read more)