Strewing is one of the best ways to add delight and creativity to your homeschool days whether you’re a full-on unschooler or a more traditional homeschool family. Strewing is quite simply laying out items that you think will be of interest to your children and letting them interact with them […]
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Episode 27: Life-Giving Motherhood with Min Hwang
Min Hwang wakes with joyful anticipation of what God will do as she cooperates with Him in home-educating her 4 creative children. She delights in sharing the Gospel-centric Charlotte Mason philosophy and methods with every family and church. Over a decade ago, having become convinced of the life-giving paradigm the […]
Read MoreWhat Is a Living Book?
If you’re diving into the world of homeschooling, you’ve probably heard the phrase living book a time or two. We’re here to help demystify this term, and give you some questions to ask yourself as you assess the books you’re using in your homeschool. The term living book comes from […]
Read More15 Living Books to Help Your Child Transition from Picture Books to Chapter Books
As homeschool parents we spend a lot of time reading aloud to our kids. If you’re anything like me, there comes a point when you’re eager to share longer, more complex stories with your child, but they may not have the attention span or the maturity to listen to a […]
Read MoreEpisode 26: Homeschool Conferences with Leslie Nunnery
Leslie Nunnery is a homeschooling mom of 4 with over 15 years of homeschool experience. Leslie believes that homeschooling for the heart of your children is a lifestyle choice that goes well beyond a mere educational decision. It can strengthen your family, give increased confidence, and bring peace to your […]
Read MoreEpisode 25: Homeschool Mama Self-Care with Teresa Wiedrick
Teresa Wiedrick is a homeschooling mom of 4 who makes her home among the Kootenay Mountains of Canada. She spends her days driving kids to dance classes, choir, curling, youth groups, soccer practice, playdates, and part-time jobs, tending her homestead, writing, staring at impressionist art, and reading like a hungry baby […]
Read MoreEpisode 24: Modern Miss Mason with Leah Boden
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! Leah Boden is wife to Dave, mother to four children, and a long-time student of Charlotte Mason. Leah writes, speaks, podcasts and offers homeschool coaching to share the beauty of a Charlotte Mason approach to childhood, motherhood, and […]
Read MoreYour Favorite Posts of 2022
Year-end reflections are my favorite, and I love looking back to see which articles you read most in 2022. These are the posts that had the most pageviews, the ones you liked and shared the most. Maybe you’ll be reminded of an old favorite here or find some fresh encouragement […]
Read MoreChristmas Gifts for Aspiring Artists and Creatives
Do you have a child who can’t get enough arts and crafts supplies and is always creating something? Here are some ideas for Christmas gifts that will keep their creative juices flowing. Beneath the Swirling Sky and Between Flowers and Bones This series from homeschool mom and author Carolyn Leiloglou […]
Read MoreChristmas Gifts for Nature Lovers and Adventure Kids
Do you have a child that comes alive out in nature and loves to explore? Here are some gift ideas they might enjoy! 1000 Hours Outside: Activities to Match Screen Time with Green Time The new book out this year from Ginny Yurich, founder of the 1000 Hours Outside movement, […]
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