Tag Archives: one room schoolhouse

The Simple Joy of a Curriculum That Fits

Posted on May 17, 2012 by fumumogi

I love curriculum.  Yes, LOVE it.  I wake up on the morning of a used-curriculum sale or homeschooling convention much like a child on Christmas day.  My mind is abuzz with the limitless possibilities and resources at my disposal and filled with a delicious curiosity for … Continue reading →

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The Blurry Line Between Teacher and Student

Posted on April 13, 2012 by fumumogi

Homeschooling forces you to work on patience.  You have to find that balance in educating your child while keeping “schoolwork” engaging and something they want to do.  Sure, I could force them to follow a certain schedule or complete an … Continue reading →

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Learning Together…

Posted on February 29, 2012 by fumumogi

The more practice I get homeschooling my three daughters, the better I get about coming up with ways to include varying learning-levels at one time while still keeping everyone’s attention.  For example, there’s an alphabet match-up game I do with … Continue reading →

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Adding in {Another} Younger Learner

Posted on January 25, 2012 by fumumogi

It seems like just yesterday I wrote this blog post about incorporating my middle daughter Stella into our “school” activities. It’s ironic that I recently stumbled upon it again because-  here we go again. I’ll explain. Stella demands school work … Continue reading →

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One Room School House

Posted on September 1, 2011 by fumumogi

One room school houses always seemed so charmingly quaint to me and conjured up images of Laura Ingalls’ toothy grin.  Yet up until recently, one room school houses seemed impractical- picturesque yes, but old-fashioned.  I mean really— trying to teach … Continue reading →

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Eager Learners

Posted on August 25, 2011 by fumumogi

Mira loves drawing and writing on any platform: workbooks, blank paper, dry erase boards.  If I miss a day of Explode the Code she asks for it- which I find amusing because the books seem a bit dry to me … Continue reading →

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Adding in a Younger Learner

Posted on June 17, 2011 by fumumogi

I’m always on the lookout for fun learning activities that are appropriate for Stella.  She has begun to show more interest in participating with us when we’re doing schoolwork.  She wants to be included but given her young age and … Continue reading →

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