Yeah, yeah, I know -- some people don't like Crocs. Us though -- we're a Croc family. Wearing Crocs so often, though, does mean that our Crocs get dirty sometimes. So, we hose them down or scrub them, and then it's all good for a while. Of course, hosing them down becomes a lot more difficult to ... Read More about The Easiest Way to Get Your Crocs Squeaky Clean
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How to Plan Unit Studies (Part Three)
Over the last two weeks, I've shared with you some tips on writing your own unit studies.In Part One, we discussed determining your learning objectives and gathering your resources. Part Two gave you lots of suggestions on the types of activities that make learning fun.I've saved the easiest for ... Read More about How to Plan Unit Studies (Part Three)
How to Plan Unit Studies (Part Two)
Last week we talked a bit about determining your learning objectives and gathering your resources. This week, we'll be talking about the fun part of units -- the activities!Let me make a few key points before we get started.1. I am so NOT the crafty-type. Any great ideas I may have were probably not ... Read More about How to Plan Unit Studies (Part Two)
How to Plan Unit Studies (Part One)
For the first couple of years that we homeschooled, we used unit studies exclusively. While we've moved to a more eclectic style and don't use unit studies, per se, I still approach much of our schooling from a unit study mindset. People often ask me, "What exactly is a unit study?" A unit study, ... Read More about How to Plan Unit Studies (Part One)
Flat Traveling: A Fun Way to Study Geography
So, what is Flat Traveling, anyway? It’s a fun, hands-on way to learn geography, inspired by the book Flat Stanley, by Jeff Brown, in which a boy, Stanley, gets squashed flat by his bulletin board. He soon discovers that there are many advantages to being flat, one being that he no longer has to ... Read More about Flat Traveling: A Fun Way to Study Geography