Multicultural Artist Studies
The Art of Color Study Multicultural Artist Studies: What they are and the inspiration behind them.
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The Art of Color Study Multicultural Artist Studies: What they are and the inspiration behind them.
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Whether your children have never attended a school before or you’re transitioning from a traditional school, homeschooling can be a real challenge, especially when you have certain expectations.
Here are some general tips I’ve learned along that way that I pray save you some tears as you embark on this new journey with your family.
Homeschooling: 10 Tips for Newbies Read More »
If you’re wondering how your child can socialize outside of the traditional school setting like I once did, the options are endless. Here are some suggestions of ways we’ve been able to interact with others as homeschoolers.
Socialization within Homeschooling: Group Interactions Read More »
Some examples of discovering the delight in other aspects of nature.
Tales of Urban Nature: Pt 2- Discovering the Delight Read More »
Urban nature breakthroughs as we found beauty in bird watching.
Tales of Urban Nature: Pt 1-Beauty in Bird Watching Read More »
Written in his own words, my husband, Efrain Alicea, shares a bit about his process of becoming a “CM Dad”.
How I’m using Miss Mason’s methods to implement our Heritage History in hopes it will aid and inspire you to implement some form of heritage study in your homeschool.
When There is No Curriculum for Your Heritage History Read More »
“Deschooling” is basically the transition period a new homeschooling family needs to change their mindset from traditional school to home education. Here, I share some deschooling tips I learned when I first started homeschooling a few years back that I pray are helpful as you embark on this new journey with your family.
DESCHOOLING: 10 Tips on Transitioning from Traditional School to Homeschool Read More »
Read how multicultural, modern books can ALSO be living books according to Miss Mason’s guidelines.
Who Decides Which Books are Living Anyway? Read More »
Here I focus on some of the recommendations given in “The Education of an Only Child”, an article printed in “The Parents Review” in 1901, on implementing a Charlotte Mason education with an only student and how it looks in our home.
Homeschooling an Only Child- Part 3: CM Education in the Home Read More »
“The Education of an Only Child” was an article printed in “The Parents Review” in 1901. For this post, I’ll focus on Parsons’ stress on group interactions and what it looks like in our homeschool.
Homeschooling an Only Child- Part 2: Group Interaction Read More »
Have you ever felt like “the only” homeschooling “an only”? I have and it can be lonely sometimes. It can even cause you to feel inadequate in comparison with large families. Read more to see how God spoke to my heart about our unique situation.
Homeschooling an Only Child- Part 1: The Shame of “an Only” Read More »
How I use Miss Mason’s method of teaching history in a multicultural way.
My Simple Approach to Implementing Diverse History Lessons Read More »
For those who have suddenly found themselves “homeschoolers” because of a homebound situation, here’s a little guide of resources to help.
Suddenly Homeschooling? Here’s a Guide. Read More »
How could ANYONE oppose something as beautiful as classical music?! Well, that “anyone” was me and let me explain why.
Why I Opposed Classical Music Read More »
How I was inspired to create my own “curriculum” but felt like an oddball with other homeschooling families…until I met Charlotte Mason.
She Gave Me a Voice Read More »
The importance of incorporating multicultural literature and history as well as celebrating individual family origins.
Growing Up Invisible Read More »
Training your eyes to find beauty in city neighborhoods.
Finding Beauty Amidst Concrete- Part 1: Trained Eyes Read More »
Ways to explore nature in the city.
Finding Beauty Amidst Concrete- Part 2: Exploring Urban Nature Read More »
The challenge of teaching an assertive child and the educational philosophy that helped me do so effectively.
How My Daughter Chose Charlotte Mason Read More »