by Kandis | May 25, 2022 | Blog Posts, Do, Learn, Playful Homescholing, Think, Upper Elementary, Younger Elementary
Can children truly plan their own projects? Yes, yes they can. Can they figure out a way to show the learning that has taken place? Yes, yes they can. Can they do so without strict parameters? Yes, yes they can. Give them a framework mama. Then let them go. What is...
by Kandis | May 18, 2022 | Become, Blog Posts, Learn, Playful Homescholing, Think, Upper Elementary, Values & Beliefs, Younger Elementary
Discovery and invention appear to be at odds; but rather than being angrily being against one another, discovery and invention are a necessary tension humanity must balance. Where these two concepts come together is a beautiful place. In the place where discovery and...
by Kandis | May 11, 2022 | Become, Blog Posts, Do, Learn, Not Yet School Age, Playful Homescholing, Upper Elementary, Values & Beliefs, Younger Elementary
Play can take on multiple directions. While one person may tend towards one type of play another will tend to another. Neither person is wrong or less playful that the other. Playing differently is part of playing creatively. While homeschooling – or teaching in a...
by Kandis | May 4, 2022 | Become, Blog Posts, Do, Learn, New to Homeschooling, Not Yet School Age, Playful Homescholing, Upper Elementary, Values & Beliefs, Younger Elementary
Time is finite. Rare is the person who feels as though they have enough time. It behooves all to use time wisely. Would it not be most advantageous to engage in activities that show evidence of multiple concurring benefits? Increased energy, empathy, egalitarianism...
by Kandis | Apr 27, 2022 | Become, Blog Posts, Learn, Playful Homescholing, Think, Upper Elementary, Values & Beliefs, Younger Elementary
Intentionally reaching for a playful mindset is crucial to unlocking the mystery of play in the day to day. Most of our children highly value play and are excellent at spending time doing it. Their mindset is naturally playful. As time goes on, many of us lose our...
by Kandis | Oct 1, 2021 | Blog Posts, Get Organized, New to Homeschooling, Upper Elementary, Values & Beliefs, Younger Elementary
Let me start by saying I have a deep distaste for all things that beep and buzz. I’m the person who won’t set a timer on their oven but rather will watch the clock so nothing randomly starts making that annoying repeated sound. I also turn off all the...
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