Something I had been missing from our Waldorf days was our morning walks, partly because the weather got cold, and also because we had lost our way... Today was going to be my attempt to bring one more aspect of what I love back to our homeschool day. (There are more, and I will post … Continue reading Thank Goodness for Wool and Uggs!
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Learning Math Visually
As a homeschooling mama, one originally rooted in Waldorf, teaching math to a rambunctious visual learner can be daunting. I began in Waldorf, teaching him the Quality of numbers. This was a beautiful idea to me, I enjoyed trying to create a way to touch him with this idea. Perhaps I should have persisted. Or, perhaps … Continue reading Learning Math Visually
Our Block of Chess or Our Chess Block
Who says chess can't be a block? I've never read about it on one of my homeschooling sites. Wait, let me look...nope, even my favorite site Homeschool Share doesn't have one. You know every time I read that over I read cheese block! LOL! Recently Isaiah has developed an interest in chess. I was never a … Continue reading Our Block of Chess or Our Chess Block
Mom. I’m feeling mad. I’m going to felt.
Yes, you heard it right. He was feeling mad. That's been happening a little bit more lately as we've been cooped up inside due to the horrendous midwest weather. Last week I taught Isaiah how to felt. I tried a couple of months ago. Back when I was so inspired by the Wisconsin Sheep and … Continue reading Mom. I’m feeling mad. I’m going to felt.
Homeschooling My Way 